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Industrial Fast Ethernet Switch
Manual IE-SW-VL08M Series
First Edition, January 2011
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Industrial Ethernet Switch
Manual IE-SW-VL08M Series
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction ...............................................................................................1-1
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 1-2
Package Checklist................................................................................................................. 1-2
Features ................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Chapter 2
Getting Started ..........................................................................................2-1
RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) ............................................. 2-2
Configuration Using a Telnet Console.................................................................................. 2-5
Configuration Using a Web Browser.................................................................................... 2-7
Disabling Telnet and Browser Access .................................................................................. 2-9
Chapter 3
Featured Functions ...................................................................................3-1
Configuring Basic Settings................................................................................................... 3-1
System Identification................................................................................................. 3-1
Password ................................................................................................................... 3-2
Accessible IP............................................................................................................. 3-3
Port ............................................................................................................................ 3-4
Network ................................................................................................................................ 3-5
Time .......................................................................................................................... 3-8
Turbo Ring DIP Switch........................................................................................... 3-10
System File Update: By Remote TFTP ................................................................... 3-13
System File Update: By Local Import/Export......................................................... 3-14
System File Update: By Backup Media .................................................................. 3-15
Restart ..................................................................................................................... 3-15
Factory Default........................................................................................................ 3-15
Configuring SNMP............................................................................................................. 3-16
SNMP Read/Write Settings..................................................................................... 3-17
Trap Settings ........................................................................................................... 3-19
Private MIB information ......................................................................................... 3-20
Using Communication Redundancy ................................................................................... 3-20
The Turbo Ring Concept......................................................................................... 3-21
Configuring “Turbo Ring” and “Turbo Ring V2”................................................... 3-25
The Turbo Chain Concept ....................................................................................... 3-31
Configuring “Turbo Chain”..................................................................................... 3-32
The STP/RSTP Concept.......................................................................................... 3-33
Configuring STP/RSTP........................................................................................... 3-38
Using Traffic Prioritization................................................................................................. 3-41
The Traffic Prioritization Concept .......................................................................... 3-41
Configuring Traffic Prioritization ........................................................................... 3-44
Using Virtual LANs............................................................................................................ 3-46
The Virtual LAN (VLAN) Concept ........................................................................ 3-46
Sample Applications of VLANs using the IE-SW-VL-08M................................... 3-49
Configuring Virtual LAN........................................................................................ 3-50
Using Multicast Filtering.................................................................................................... 3-52
The Concept of Multicast Filtering ......................................................................... 3-52
Configuring IGMP Snooping .................................................................................. 3-55
Static Multicast MAC.............................................................................................. 3-57
Configuring GMRP ................................................................................................. 3-58
GMRP Table ........................................................................................................... 3-58
Using Rate Limiting ........................................................................................................... 3-58
Configuring Rate Limiting ...................................................................................... 3-59
Using Auto Warning ........................................................................................................... 3-60
Configuring Email Warning.................................................................................... 3-60
Email Warning Events Settings............................................................................... 3-61
Email Settings ......................................................................................................... 3-62
Configuring Relay Warning .................................................................................... 3-63
Relay Warning Events Settings ............................................................................... 3-64
Relay Warning List ................................................................................................. 3-65
Using Line-Swap-Fast-Recovery........................................................................................ 3-65
Configuring Line-Swap Fast Recovery ................................................................... 3-66
Using Set Device IP............................................................................................................ 3-66
Configuring Set Device IP ...................................................................................... 3-67
Using Diagnosis.................................................................................................................. 3-69
Mirror Port .............................................................................................................. 3-69
Ping ......................................................................................................................... 3-70
LLDP....................................................................................................................... 3-70
Using the Monitor............................................................................................................... 3-72
Monitor by Switch................................................................................................... 3-72
Monitor by Port ....................................................................................................... 3-72
Using the MAC Address Table ........................................................................................... 3-73
Using Event Log................................................................................................................. 3-74
Using Syslog....................................................................................................................... 3-74
Chapter 4
Weidmüller Switch Configuration Utility ................................................ A-1
Starting Ethernet Switch Configuration Utility ................................................................... A-2
Broadcast Search ................................................................................................................. A-2
Search by IP address............................................................................................................ A-3
Upgrade Firmware............................................................................................................... A-4
Modify IP Address............................................................................................................... A-5
Export Configuration........................................................................................................... A-5
Import Configuration........................................................................................................... A-7
Unlock the Ethernet Switch................................................................................................. A-8
Appendix A
MIB Groups ............................................................................................. A-10
Appendix B
Modbus/TCP Map ..................................................................................... B-1
Modbus Information .............................................................................................................B-1
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Welcome to the Weidmüller Industrial Ethernet Switch IE-SW-VL08M , which is designed
especially for connecting Ethernet-enabled devices in industrial field applications.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
‰ Over view
‰ Package Checklist
‰ Features
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Introduction
Overview
Weidmüller Industrial Ethernet Switches come with a suite of useful maintenance and monitoring
functions, and is designed to provide smooth and reliable operation in harsh industrial environments.
You will find that Weidmüller Industrial Ethernet Switches establish a new industrial Ethernet
benchmark. The switches are excellent for keeping automation systems running continuously, are
ideal for sending status reports to help prevent system damages and losses, are a great tool for
mastering your industrial Ethernet networks, and are well-suited for use with industrial device
control networks.
Package Checklist
The Industrial Ethernet Switch IE-SW-VL08M is shipped with the following items:
y
y
y
y
y
1 Industrial Ethernet Switch IE-SW-VL08M
Hardware Installation Guide
CD-ROM with Manual and Windows Utility
RJ45 to DB9 Console port cable
Protective caps for unused ports
NOTE: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or
damaged.
Features
y IPv6 Ready logo awarded (IPv6 Logo Committee certified).
y DHCP Option 82 for IP address assignment with different policies.
y Modbus/TCP industrial Ethernet protocol supported.
y Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain (recovery time < 20 ms at full load) and RSTP/STP (IEEE
802.1w/D).
y IGMP snooping and GMRP for filtering multicast traffic.
y Port-based VLAN, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, and GVRP to ease network planning.
y Supports QoS Æ IEEE 802.1p and TOS/DiffServ to increase determinism.
y SNMPv1/v2c/v3 for different levels of network management.
y RMON for efficient network monitoring and proactive capability.
y Bandwidth management prevents unpredictable network status.
y Port mirroring for online debugging.
y Automatic warning by exception through e-mail, relay output.
y Digital inputs to integrate sensors and alarms with IP networks.
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Chapter 2
Getting Started
This chapter explains how to access your Industrial Ethernet Switch for the first time. There are
three ways to access the switch: serial console, Telnet console, and web browser. The serial console
connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect the switch to a PC’s COM
port, can be used if you do not know the switch’s IP address. The Telnet console and web browser
connection methods can be used to access Industrial Ethernet Switches over an Ethernet LAN, or
over the Internet.
The following topics are covered:
RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100)
Configuration Using a Telnet Console
Configuration Using a Web Browser
Disabling Telnet and Browser Access
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RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100)
NOTE
Connection Caution!
1.
You cannot connect to the IE-SW using serial console and Telnet simultaneously.
2.
You can connect to the IE-SW using a web browser and serial console simultaneously, or
using a web browser and Telnet simultaneously.
3.
Recommendation: When you are connecting to the IE-SW using a web browser, do NOT
simultaneously connect using either a serial console or by Telnet.
By following this advice, you can maintain better control over how your Industrial Ethernet Switch
is managed.
NOTE
We recommend using Hyper Terminal Tool, which is already installed under Windows XP.
Before running Hyper Terminal Tool use an RJ45 to DB9-F (or RJ45 to DB25-F) cable to connect
the Ethernet Switch’s RS-232 Console port to your PC’s COM port (generally COM1 or COM2,
depending on how your system is set up).
After installing Hyper Terminal Tool, do the following to access the RS-232 Console utility.
1.
From the Windows desktop, click Start Æ Programs Æ Accessories Æ
CommunicationsÆHyper Terminal.
2.
Start Hyper Terminal and enter a name of your choosing for the new connection. Select the
appropriate COM port for console connection in the “New Connection” window.
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The Communication Parameter for console connection are:
115200 for Baud Rate, 8 for Data Bits, None for Parity, 1 for Stop bits and None for Flow
Control. Click OK to continue.
4.
Type 1 to select ansi/VT 100 terminal type, and then press Enter.
5.
The Console login screen will appear. Press Enter to open the Account pop-up selector and
then select either admin or user. Use the keyboard’s down arrow to move the cursor to the
Password field, enter the default Console Password “Detmold” (this is the same as the Web
Browser password; leave the Password field blank if a console password has not been set), and
then press Enter.
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6.
The IE-SW-VL08M’s Main Menu will be displayed
7.
The Console login screen will be displayed. Press Enter to open the Account pop-up selector
and then select either admin or user. Use the keyboard’s down arrow to move the cursor to the
Password field, enter the Console Password (this is the same as the Web Browser password;
leave the Password field blank if a console password has not been set), and then press Enter.
8.
The IE-SW-VL08M’s Main Menu will be displayed.
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Before accessing the console utility via Telnet, first connect one of the IE-SW-VL08M’s RJ45
Ethernet ports to your Ethernet LAN, or connect directly to your PC’s Ethernet NIC. You can
establish a connection with either a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cable. If you have
difficulty connecting, refer to the Auto MDI/MDI-X Connection section from the Hardware
installation Guide for more information about the different types of Ethernet cables and ports.
9.
After entering the Main Menu, use the following keys to move the cursor, and to select options.
Key
Up/Down/Left/Right arrows, or Tab
Enter
Space
Esc
Function
Move the onscreen cursor
Display & select options
Toggle options
Previous Menu
Configuration Using a Telnet Console
You may use Telnet to access the IE-SW-VL08M’s console utility over a network. To be able to
access the IE-SW-VL08M-’s functions over the network (using Telnet or a Web Browser) from a
PC host that is connected to the same LAN as the IE-SW-VL08M, you need to make sure that the PC
host and the IE-SW-VL08M are on the same logical sub network. To do this, check your PC host’s
IP address and netmask. By default, the IE-SW-VL08M’s IP address is 192.168.1.110 and the
netmask is 255.255.255.0 (for a Class C network). If you do not change these values, and your PC
host’s netmask is 255.255.255.0, then its IP address must have the form 192.168.1.xxx. On the other
hand, if your PC host’s netmask is 255.255.255.0, then its IP address must have the form
192.168.1.xxx.
NOTE
To use the IE-SW-VL08M’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connected to
the same LAN as the IE-SW-VL08M’, you must make sure that the PC host and the
IE-SW-VL08M’s are on the same logical sub network.
The IE-SW-VL08M’s default IP address is 192.168.1.110.
Perform the following steps to access the console utility via Telnet.
1.
Telnet to the IE-SW-VL08M’s IP address from the Windows Run window (or from the command
prompt).
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2.
Type 1 to choose ansi/vt100, and then press Enter.
3.
The Console login screen will be displayed. Press Enter to open the Account pop-up selector and then
select either admin or user. Use the keyboard’s down arrow to move the cursor to the Password field,
enter the Console Password (this is the same as the Web Browser password; leave the Password field
blank if a console password has not been set), and then press Enter.
4.
The IE-SW-VL08M’s Main Menu will be displayed. (NOTE: To modify the appearance of the
PComm Terminal Emulator window, select Font… under the Edit menu, and then choose the desired
formatting options.)
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The Telnet Console looks and operates in precisely the same manner as the RS-232 Console.
Configuration Using a Web Browser
The IE-SW-VL08M’s web browser interface provides a convenient way to modify the switch’s
configuration and access the built-in monitoring and network administration functions. The
recommended web browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0 with JVM (Java Virtual
Machine) installed.
NOTE
To use the Ethernet Switch’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connected to
the same LAN as the IE-SW-VL08M’, you must make sure that the PC host and the Ethernet
switch are on the same logical sub network.
NOTE
If the Ethernet Switch is configured for other VLAN settings, you must make sure your PC host is
on the Management VLAN.
NOTE
Before accessing the IE-SW-VL08M’s web browser interface, first connect one of the device’s
RJ45 Ethernet ports to your Ethernet LAN, or directly to your PC’s Ethernet NIC. You can
establish a connection with either a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cable. If you have
difficulty connecting, refer to the Auto MDI/MDI-X Connection section from the Hardware
installation Guide for more information about the different types of Ethernet cables and ports.
NOTE
The IE-SW-VL08M’s default IP is 192.168.1.110.
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Perform the following steps to access the web browser interface.
1.
Open Internet Explorer and type the IE-SW-VL08M’s IP address in the Address field. Press
Enter to establish the connection.
2.
The web login page will be displayed. Select the login account (Admin or User) and enter the
Password (this is the same as the Console password), and then click Login to continue. Leave
the Password field blank if a password has not been set.
You may need to wait a few moments for the web page to be downloaded to your computer. Use the
menu tree on the left side of the window to open the function pages to access each of the Ethernet
switch functions.
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Disabling Telnet and Browser Access
If you are connecting the IE-SW-VL08M to a public network, but do not intend to use its
management functions over the network, then we suggest disabling both Telnet Console and Web
Configuration from the RS-232 Console’s Basic Settings Æ System Identification page, as
shown in the following figure.
NOTE
If you are connecting the IE-SW-VL08M to a public network, but do not intend to use its
management functions over the network, then we suggest disabling both Telnet Console and Web
Configuration.
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Chapter 3
Featured Functions
This chapter explains how to access a Weidmueller Ethernet switch’s various configuration,
monitoring, and administration functions. There are three ways to access these functions: serial
console, Telnet console, and web browser. The serial console connection method, which requires
using a short serial cable to connect the switch to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know
the IE-SW’s IP address. The Telnet console and web browser connection methods can be used to
access the IE-SW over an Ethernet LAN, or over the Internet.
The Web Console is the most user-friendly way to configure your Ethernet Switch. In this chapter,
we use the Web Console interface to introduce the device functions. There are only a few differences
between the Web Console, Serial Console, and Telnet Console access methods.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Configuring Basic Settings
Configuring Basic Settings
Network
Configuring SNMP
Using Communication Redundancy
Using Traffic Prioritization
Using Virtual LANs
Using Multicast Filtering
Using Rate Limiting
Using Auto Warning
Using Line-Swap-Fast-Recovery
Using Set Device IP
Using Diagnosis
Using the Monitor
Using the MAC Address Table
Using Event Log
Using Syslog
Configuring Basic Settings
The Basic Settings group includes the most commonly used settings required by administrators to
maintain and control the Ethernet Switch.
System Identification
The system identification items are displayed at the top of the web page, and will be included in
alarm emails. Setting system identification items makes it easier to identify the different switches
connected to your network.
Switch Name
Setting
Max. 30
Characters
Description
This option is useful for specifying the role or
application of different IE-Switch units.
E.g., Factory Switch 1.
Factory Default
Industrial Ethernet
Switch [Serial No. of this
switch]
Description
To specify the location of different IE-Switch
units. E.g., production line 1.
Factory Default
Switch Location
Switch Location
Setting
Max. 80
Characters
Switch Description
Setting
Max. 30
Characters
Description
Use this to record a more detailed description
of the Ethernet switch.
Factory Default
None
Maintainer Contact Info
Setting
Description
Factory Default
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Characters
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Use this to record contact information of the
person responsible for maintaining this
IE-SW-VL08M switch.
Web Configuration
Setting
Disable / http or https /
https only
Web Auto-logout (s)
Setting
60 to 86400 (seconds)
Age time (s)
Setting
15 to 3825 (seconds)
None
Description
Factory Default
You can select disable, or accept both http and http or https
https, or https only, from the web console
Description
Disable or extend the auto-logout time for the
web management console.
Factory Default
0 (disable)
Description
The length of time that a MAC address entry
can remain in the Weidmueller switch. When
an entry reaches its aging time, it “ages out”
and is purged from the switch, effectively
cancelling frame forwarding to that specific
port.
Factory Default
300
Password
The Weidmueller switch provides two levels of access privileges: admin privilege gives read/write
access to all switch configuration parameters; user privilege provides read access only—you will be
able to view the configuration, but will not be able to make modifications.
ATTENTION
The IE-SW-VL08M’s default Password is set to “Detmold”.
If a Password is set, then you will be required to type the Password when logging into the RS-232
Console, Telnet Console, or Web Browser interface.
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Account
Setting
admin
user
Description
admin privilege allows the user to modify
all device configurations.
user privilege only allows viewing device
configurations.
Factory Default
admin
Password
Setting
Old Password (Max.
16 Characters)
New Password (Max.
16 Characters)
Retype Password
(Max. 16 Characters)
Description
Type current password when changing the
password
Type new password when changing the
password
If you type a new password in the
Password field, you will be required to
retype the password in the Retype new
password field before updating the new
password.
Factory Default
None
None
None
Accessible IP
An IP address-based filtering method to control access to Weidmueller switches.
Accessible IP Settings allows you to add or remove Legal remote host IP addresses to prevent
unauthorized access. Access to the Weidmueller switch is controlled by IP addresses. That is, if a
host’s IP address is in the accessible IP table, then the host will be allowed access to the device. You
can allow one of the following cases by setting this parameter
y
Only one host with the specified IP address can access the IE-SW-VL08M
E.g., enter “192.168.1.1/255.255.255.255” to allow access to just the IP address 192.168.1.1.
y
Any host on a specific sub network can access the IE-SW-VL08M
E.g., enter “192.168.1.0/255.255.255.0” to allow access to all IPs on the sub network defined by
this IP address/netmask combination.
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Any host can access the IE-SW-VL08M
Disable this function by not selecting the Enable the accessible IP list checkbox.
The following table shows additional configuration examples:
Allowable Hosts
Any host
192.168.1.120
192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254
192.168.0.1 to 192.168.255.254
192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.126
192.168.1.129 to 192.168.1.254
Input format
Disable
192.168.1.120 / 255.255.255.255
192.168.1.0 / 255.255.255.0
192.168.0.0 / 255.255.0.0
192.168.1.0 / 255.255.255.128
192.168.1.128 / 255.255.255.128
Port
Port settings are included to give the user control over Port Access, Port Transmission Speed, Flow
Control, and Port Type (MDI or MDIX). An explanation of each configuration item is given below.
(NOTE: The user interface for the IE-SW-VL08M will show 8 ports.)
Enable
Setting
checked
unchecked
Description
Allows data transmission through the port.
Immediately shuts off port access.
Factory Default
disabled
ATTENTION
If a connected device or sub-network is wreaking havoc on the rest of the network, the Disable
option under Advanced Settings/Port gives the administrator a quick way to immediately shut off
access through this port.
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Name
Setting
Max. 63
Characters
Description
Specify an alias for each port, and assist the
administrator in remembering important
information about the port.
E.g., PLC 1
Factory Default
None
Port Transmission Speed
Setting
Auto
100M-Full
100M-Half
10M-Full
10M-Half
Description
Allows the port to use the IEEE 802.3u protocol
to negotiate with connected devices. The port
and connected devices will determine the best
speed for that connection.
Factory Default
Auto
Choose one of these fixed speed options if the
Ethernet device at the other end has trouble
auto-negotiating for line speed.
FDX Flow Control
This setting enables or disables the flow control capability of this port when the port transmission
speed setting is on auto mode. The final result will be determined by the auto process between the
IE-SW-VL08M and the connected device.
Setting
Enable
Disable
Description
Enables the flow control capability of this port
when in auto-nego mode.
Disables the flow control capability of this port
when in auto-nego mode.
Factory Default
Disable
Port Type
Setting
Auto
MDI
MDIX
Description
Allows the port to auto detect the port type of
the Ethernet device at the other end and change
the port type accordingly.
Choose the MDI or MDIX option if the
Ethernet device at the other end has trouble
auto-negotiating for port type.
Factory Default
Auto
Network
The Network configuration allows users to configure both IPv4 and IPv6 parameters for
management access over the network. The IE-SW-VLxxM series supports both IPv4 and IPv6, and
can be managed through either of these address types.
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IPv4
The IPv4 settings include the switch’s IP address and subnet mask, as well as the IP address of the
default gateway. In addition, input cells are provided for the IP addresses of a 1st and 2nd DNS
server.
IPv6
IPv6 setting includes two distinct address types—Link-Local Unicast address and Global Unicast
address. A Link-Local address makes the switch accessible over IPv6 for all devices attached to the
same local subnet. To connect to a larger network with multiple segments, the switch must be
configured with a Global Unicast address.
See a brief explanation of each configuration item below.
Auto IP Configuration
Setting
Disable
By DHCP
By BOOTP
Description
Set up the IE-SW-VL08M’s IP address
manually.
The IP address will be assigned automatically
by the network’s DHCP server.
The IP address will be assigned automatically
by the network’s BOOTP server.
Factory Default
Disable
Switch IP Address
Setting
IP Address of the
IE-SW-VL08M
Description
Identifies the IE-SW-VL08M on a TCP/IP
network.
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Switch Subnet Mask
Setting
Subnet mask of the
IE-SW-VL08M
Description
Factory Default
Identifies the type of network to which the
255.255.255.0
IE-SW-VL08M is connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0
for a Class B network, or 255.255.255.0 for a
Class C network).
Default Gateway
Setting
Default Gateway of the
IE-SW-VL08M
Description
The IP address of the router that connects the
LAN to an outside network.
Factory Default
None
DNS IP Address
Setting
1st DNS Server’s
IP Address
2nd DNS Server’s
IP Address
Description
Factory Default
The IP address of the DNS Server used by your None
network.
The IP address of the DNS Server used by your None
network. The IE-SW-VL08M will try to locate
the 2nd DNS Server if the 1st DNS Server fails
to connect.
Global Unicast Address Prefix (Prefix Length: 64 bits)
Setting
Global Unicast Address
Prefix
Description
Factory Default
The prefix value must be formatted according to None
RFC 2373 “IPv6 Addressing Architecture,”
using 8 colon-separated 16-bit hexadecimal
values. One double colon may be used in the
address to indicate the appropriate number of
zeros required to fill the undefined fields.
Global Unicast Address
Setting
None
Description
Factory Default
Displays the IPv6 Global Unicast address. The None
network portion of the Global Unicast address
can be configured by specifying the Global
Unicast Prefix and using a EUI-64 interface ID
in the low order 64 bits. The host portion of the
Global Unicast address is automatically
generated using the modified EUI-64 form of
the interface identifier (Switch’s MAC address)
Link-Local Address
Setting
None
Description
The network portion of the Link-Local address
is FE80 and the host portion of Link-Local
address is automatically generated using the
modified EUI-64 from of the interface identifier
(Switch’s MAC address)
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FE80: (EUI-64
form of the MAC
address)
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Neighbor Cache
Setting
None
Description
The information in the neighbor cache that
includes the neighboring node’s IPv6 address,
the corresponding Link-Layer address, and the
current state of the entry.
Factory Default
None
Time
The Time configuration page lets users set the time, date, and other settings. An explanation of each
setting is given below the figure.
The switch has a time calibration function based on information from an NTP server or user
specified Time and Date information. Functions such as Auto warning Email can add real-time
information to the message.
NOTE
The IE-SW-VL08M does not have a real time clock. The user must update the Current Time and
Current Date to set the initial time for the device after each reboot, especially when the network
does not have an Internet connection for NTP server or there is no NTP server on the LAN.
Current Time
Setting
Description
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The time parameter allows configuration of the
local time in local 24-hour format.
None (hh:mm:ss)
Current Date
Setting
Description
User adjustable
date.
The date parameter allows configuration of the
local date in yyyy/mm/dd format.
Factory Default
None
(yyyy/mm/dd)
Daylight Saving Time
Daylight saving time (also know as DST or summer time) involves advancing clocks (usually 1
hour) during the summer time to provide an extra hour of daylight in the afternoon.
Start Date
Setting
Description
User adjustable
date.
The Start Date parameter allows users to enter
the date that daylight saving time begins.
Factory Default
None
End Date
Setting
User adjustable
date.
Description
The End Date parameter allows users to enter
the date that daylight saving time ends.
Factory Default
None
Offset
Setting
Description
User adjustable
hour.
The offset parameter indicates how many hours
forward the clock should be advanced.
Factory Default
None
System Up Time
Indicates the switch’s up time from the last cold start. The unit is seconds.
Time Zone
Setting
User selectable
time zone
NOTE
Description
The time zone setting allows conversion from
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to local time.
Factory Default
GMT (Greenwich
Mean Time)
Changing the time zone will automatically correct the current time. You should configure the time
zone before setting the time.
Time Server IP/Name
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1st Time Server
IP/Name
2nd Time Server
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Description
IP or Domain address (e.g., 192.168.1.1 or
time.nist.gov)
The device will try to locate the 2nd NTP
Server if the connection to the 1st NTP server
failed.
Factory Default
None
Time Server Query Period
Setting
Query Period
Description
This parameter determines how frequently the
time is updated from the NTP server.
Factory Default
600 seconds
Turbo Ring DIP Switch
The Turbo Ring DIP Switch page allows users to disable the four DIP switches located on the
switch’s outer casing. When enabled, the DIP switches can be used to configure basic settings for
either the “Turbo Ring” protocol or “Turbo Ring V2” protocol. A complete description of the
settings is given below.
NOTE
The “Turbo Ring” protocol (recovery time < 300 ms) provides better network reliability and faster
recovery time for redundant ring topologies. The “Turbo Ring V2” protocol (recovery time < 20
ms), supports additional redundant ring architectures.
In this manual, we use the terminology “Turbo Ring” ring and “Turbo Ring V2” ring to
differentiate between rings configured for one or the other of these protocols.
For a detailed description of “Turbo Ring” and “Turbo Ring V2,” please refer to the Using
Communication Redundancy section later in this chapter.
How to Enable or Disable the Turbo Ring DIP Switches
Enable / Disable the Turbo Ring DIP Switch
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Setting
Enable the Turbo
Ring DIP
Switches
Disable the Turbo
Ring DIP
Switches
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Description
The four DIP switches are enabled when the
“Disable the Turbo Ring DIP Switch” box is
not checked.
The four DIP switches are disabled when the
“Disable the Turbo Ring DIP Switch” box is
checked.
Factory Default
Not checked (i.e., the Turbo
Ring DIP Switches are
enabled by default)
Set DIP switch as Turbo Ring / Set DIP switch as Turbo Ring V2
Setting
Set DIP switch as
Turbo Ring
Set DIP switch as
Turbo Ring V2
NOTE
Description
Factory Default
This is the default if you do
NOT reset the switch to
Select this option to enable the Turbo Ring DIP
factory default settings
switches to configure the device for a “Turbo
(provided you upgraded the
Ring” ring.
firmware for Turbo Ring
V2).
This is the default if you DO
Select this option to enable the Turbo Ring DIP reset the switch to factory
switches to configure the device for a “Turbo default settings (provided
Ring V2” ring.
you upgraded the firmware
for Turbo Ring V2).
If you upgrade the firmware of your IE-SW-VL08M from Turbo Ring to Turbo Ring V2, but do not
reset the switch to factory defaults, the DIP switches will be set to configure the device for a “Turbo
Ring” ring. If you reset the switch to factory defaults, the DIP switches will be set to configure the
device for a “Turbo Ring V2” ring.
How to Configure the Turbo Ring DIP Switches
The Turbo Ring DIP Switches are set to the OFF position at the factory.
NOTE
The four DIP Switches are used to configure both the “Turbo Ring”
and “Turbo Ring V2” protocols, depending on which protocol is active.
To select which protocol the switch will use, start the user interface
software, and then use the left menu to navigate to the
Communication Redundancy page. To use one of the Turbo Ring
protocols for the switch, select either “Turbo Ring” or “Turbo Ring
V2” in the Redundancy Protocol drop-down box. See the
Configuring “Turbo Ring” and “Turbo Ring V2” section in this
chapter for details.
The following tables show how to use the DIP switches to configure the switch for “Turbo Ring” or
“Turbo Ring V2.”
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DIP switch 4 must be set to the ON position to enable DIP switches 1, 2, and 3. If DIP switch 4 is
set to the “OFF” position, then DIP switches 1, 2, and 3 will all be disabled.
“Turbo Ring” DIP Switch Settings
DIP 1
DIP 2
ON: Enables this
switch as the Ring
Master.
Reserved for future
use.
OFF: This switch will
not be the Ring Master.
“Turbo Ring V2” DIP Switch Settings
DIP 1
DIP 2
ON: Enables the
ON: Enables this
default “Ring Coupling switch as the Ring
(backup)” port.
Master.
DIP 3
ON: Enables the
default “Ring
Coupling” ports.
OFF: Do not use this
switch as the ring
coupler.
DIP 3
ON: Enables the
default “Ring
Coupling” port.
OFF: Enables the
OFF: This switch will OFF: Do not use this
default “Ring Coupling not be the Ring Master. switch as a ring
(primary)” port.
coupler.
NOTE
DIP 4
ON: Activates DIP
switches 1, 2, 3 to
configure “Turbo
Ring” settings.
OFF: DIP switches 1,
2, 3 will be disabled.
DIP 4
ON: Activates DIP
switches 1, 2, 3 to
configure “Turbo Ring
V2” settings.
OFF: DIP switches 1,
2, 3 will be disabled.
The DIP 1 setting will only be active if DIP 3 is in the ON position. If you set DIP 3 to OFF, then
the default Ring Coupling port will NOT be enabled, even if DIP 1 is ON.
Protocol
Default Turbo Ring Ports
Default Ring Coupling Port(s)
Turbo Ring
Ports 4 and 5
Ports 7 and 8
Ports 2 and 3
Ports 5 and 6
Turbo Ring V2
Ports 4 and 5
Ports 7 and 8
Port 2
Port 5
NOTE
The Turbo Ring Ports and Coupling Ports will be added automatically to all VLANs if you set DIP
Switch 4 to the “ON” position.
NOTE
If you do not enable any of the IE-SW-VL08M switches to be the Ring Master, the Turbo Ring
protocol will automatically choose the IE-SW-VL08M with the smallest MAC address range to be
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the Ring Master. If you accidentally enable more than one IE-SW-VL08M to be the Ring Master,
these IE-SW-VL08M switches will auto-negotiate to determine which one will be the Ring Master.
NOTE
If you use the browser interface to enable the DIP switches (by un-checking the “Disable the Turbo
Ring DIP switch” checkbox), and then flip DIP switch 4 from ON to OFF, the Ring Ports and
Coupling Ports that were added to all VLANs will be restored to their previous software settings.
(For details, please refer to the “Using Virtual LANs” section of this manual).
System File Update: By Remote TFTP
The IE-SW-VL08M supports saving your configuration file to a remote TFTP server or local host to
allow other IE-SW-VL08M switches to use the same configuration at a later time, or saving the Log
file for future reference. Loading pre-saved firmware or a configuration file from the TFTP server or
local host is also supported for easy upgrading or configuration of the device.
TFTP Server IP/Name
Setting
IP Address of the
TFTP Server
Description
The IP or name of the remote TFTP server.
Must be set up before downloading or
uploading files.
Factory Default
None
Configuration Files Path and Name
Setting
Max. 40
Characters
Description
The path and file name of the device’s
configuration file on the TFTP server.
Factory Default
None
Firmware Files Path and Name
Setting
Max. 40
Characters
Description
The path and file name of the devices’s
firmware file.
Factory Default
None
Log Files Path and Name
Setting
Description
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The path and file name of the devices’s log
file
None
After setting up the desired path and file name, click Activate to save the setting, and then click
Download to download the prepared file from the remote TFTP server, or click Upload to upload
the desired file to the remote TFTP server.
System File Update: By Local Import/Export
Configuration File
To export the configuration file of this switch, click Export to save it to the local host.
Log File
To export the Log file of this switch, click Export and save it to the local host.
NOTE
Some operating systems will open the configuration file and log file directly in the web page. In
such cases, right click the “Export” button to save a file.
Upgrade Firmware
To import the firmware file of the device, click Browse to select the firmware file already saved on
your computer. The upgrade procedure will proceed automatically after you click Import.
Upload Configuration Data
To import the configuration file of the device, click Browse to select the configuration file already
saved on your computer. The upgrade procedure will proceed automatically after you click Import.
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System File Update: By Backup Media
Auto load system configurations when system boots up
Setting
Enable
Disable
Description
Enables Auto load system configurations when
system boots up
Disables Auto load system configurations when
system boots up
Factory Default
Enable
Save the current configurations to ABC
To export the current configuration file of the device, click on Save to save it to the ABC.
Load the ABC’s configurations to the Switch
To import the configuration file of the device, click on Load to load it to the Switch.
Restart
This function is used to restart the Ethernet Switch.
Factory Default
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The Factory Default function is included to give users a quick way of restoring the IE-SW-VL08M’s
configuration settings to their factory default values. This function can be accessed from either the
telnet/RS-232 Console, or Web Browser interface.
NOTE
After activating the Factory Default function, you must use the default network settings to
re-establish a web-browser or Telnet connection with your Weidmueller Switch.
Configuring SNMP
Weidmueller Industrial Ethernet switches support SNMP protocol. The available versions are
SNMP V1, SNMP V2c, and SNMP V3. SNMP V1 and SNMP V2c use a community string match
for authentication, which means SNMP servers access all objects with read-only or read/write
permissions using the community string public/private (default value). SNMP V3, which requires
you to select an authentication level of MD5 or SHA, is the most secure protocol. You can also
enable data encryption to enhance data security.
SNMP security modes and security levels supported by the device are shown in the following table.
Select the security mode and level that will be used to communicate between the SNMP agent and
manager.
Protocol
Version
Security
Authentication
Data
Mode
Type
Encryption
V1, V2c Read
Community string No
Community
SNMP V1,
V1, V2c
V2c
Community string No
Write/Read
Community
No-Auth
No
MD5 or SHA MD5 or SHA
SNMP V3
MD5 or SHA MD5 or SHA
Method
Use a community string match for
authentication
Use a community string match for
authentication
Use account with admin or user to
access objects
Provides authentication based on
HMAC-MD5, or HMAC-SHA
algorithms.
No
8-character passwords are the
minimum requirement for
authentication.
Provides authentication based on
HMAC-MD5 or HMAC-SHA
algorithms, and data encryption key.
Data
8-character passwords and a data
encryption key
encryption key are the minimum
requirements for authentication and
encryption.
No
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The SNMP page can be configured. A more detailed explanation of each parameter follows:
SNMP Read/Write Settings
SNMP Versions
Setting
V1, V2c, V3
V1, V2c
V3 only
Description
Factory Default
Select SNMP protocol versions V1, V2c,
V3 to manage the switch
Select SNMP protocol versions V1, V2c to V1, V2c
manage the switch
Select only SNMP protocol version V3 to
manage the switch
V1, V2c Read Community
Setting
V1, V2c Read
Community
Description
Use a community string match for
authentication. This means that the SNMP
agent accesses all objects with read-only
permissions using the community string
public.
Factory Default
public
Maximum 30 characters
V1, V2c Write/Read Community
Setting
V1, V2c
Read/Write
Community
Description
Uses a community string match for
authentication, which means that SNMP
servers access all objects with read/write
permissions using the community string
private.
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For SNMP V3, there are two levels of privilege for different accounts to access the IE-SW-VL08M.
Admin privilege allows access, and authorization to read and write the MIB file. User privilege only
allows reading the MIB file, but does not authorize writing.
Admin Auth. Type (for SNMP V1, V2c, V3, and V3 only)
Setting
No-Auth
MD5Auth
SHAAuth
Description
Use admin account to access objects.
No authentication
Provide authentication based on the
HMAC-MD5 algorithms. 8-character
passwords are the minimum requirement
for authentication.
Provide authentication based on the
HMAC-SHA algorithms. 8-character
passwords are the minimum requirement
for authentication.
Factory Default
No
No
No
Admin Data Encryption Key (for SNMP V1, V2c, V3, and V3 only)
Setting
Enable
Disable
Description
Factory Default
8-character data encryption key is the
minimum requirement for data encryption. No
Maximum 30-character encryption key
No data encryption
No
User Auth. Type (for SNMP V1, V2c, V3 and V3 only)
Setting
No-Auth
MD5-Auth
SHA-Auth
Description
Use the admin or user account to access
objects. No authentication.
Provide authentication based on the
HMAC-MD5 algorithms. 8-character
passwords are the minimum requirement
for authentication.
Provide authentication based on the
HMAC-SHA algorithms. 8-character
passwords are the minimum requirement
for authentication.
Factory Default
No
No
No
User Data Encryption Key (for SNMP V1, V2c, V3 and V3 only)
Setting
Enable
Disable
Description
8-character data encryption key is the
minimum requirement for data encryption.
Maximum 30-character encryption key.
No data encryption
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Trap Settings
SNMP traps allow an SNMP agent to notify the NMS of a significant event. The IE-SW-VL08M
supports two SNMP modes, Trap mode and Inform mode.
SNMP Trap Mode
In Trap mode, the SNMP agent sends an SNMPv1 trap PDU to the NMS. No acknowledgment is
sent back from the NMS so the agent has no way of knowing if the trap reached the NMS.
SNMP Inform Mode
SNMPv2 provides an inform mechanism. When an inform message is sent from the SNMP agent to
the NMS, the receiver sends a response to the sender acknowledging receipt of the event. This
behavior is similar to that of the get and set requests. If the SNMP agent doesn’t receive a response
from the NMS for a period of time, the agent will resend the trap to the NMS agent. The maximum
timeout time is 300 sec (default is 1 sec), and the maximum number of retries is 99 times (default is
1 time). When the SNMP agent receives acknowledgement from the NMS, it will stop resending the
inform messages.
1st Trap Server IP/Name
Setting
IP or Name
Description
Factory Default
Enter the IP address or name of the 1st Trap
None
Server used by your network.
1st Trap Community
Setting
Character String
Description
Factory Default
Use a community string match for
Public
authentication (maximum of 30 characters).
2nd Trap Server IP/Name
Setting
IP or Name
Description
Factory Default
nd
Enter the IP address or name of the 2 Trap
None
Server used by your network.
2nd Trap Community
Setting
Character String
Description
Factory Default
Use a community string match for
Public
authentication (maximum of 30 characters).
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Inform mode select
Setting
Retries
Time out
Description
Enter Inform Retry number
Enter Inform Timeout window
Factory Default
1
1
Private MIB information
Switch Object ID
Setting
8691.7.6
8691.7.7
Description
IE-SW-VL08M‘s enterprise value
IE-SW-VL08M‘s enterprise value
Factory Default
Fixed
Note: This value cannot be changed.
Using Communication Redundancy
Setting up Communication Redundancy on your network helps protect critical links against failure,
protects against network loops, and keeps network downtime at a minimum.
The Communication Redundancy function allows the user to set up redundant loops in the network
to provide a backup data transmission route in the event that a cable is inadvertently disconnected or
damaged. This is a particularly important feature for industrial applications, since it could take
several minutes to locate the disconnected or severed cable. For example, if the Industrial Ethernet
switch is using a key communications component of a production line, several minutes of downtime
could cause a big loss in production and revenue. Weidmueller Switches supports the following
different protocols to support communication redundancy function:
Æ Rapid Spanning Tree/ Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1W/1D),
Æ Turbo Ring / Turbo Ring V2
Æ and Turbo Chain.
When configuring a redundant ring, all switches on the same ring must be configured to use the
same redundancy protocol. You cannot mix the “Turbo Ring,” “Turbo Ring V2,” and STP/RSTP
protocols on the same ring. The following table lists the key differences between each feature. Use
this information to evaluate the benefits of each, and then determine which features are most suitable
for your network.
Topology
Recovery Time
NOTE
Turbo
Ring Turbo Ring
V2
Ring
Ring
< 20 ms
< 300 ms
Turbo Chain STP
RSTP
Chain
< 20 ms
Ring, Mesh
Up to 5 sec
Ring, Mesh
Up to 30 sec.
All of Weidmueller’s managed switches now support the three Turbo Ring protocols:
(1) “Turbo Ring” refers to the first version of redundant ring protocol, which has a recovery
time of under 300 ms.
(2) “Turbo Ring V2” refers to the new generation Turbo Ring, which has a recovery time of
under 20 ms.
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(3) “Turbo Chain” is a new protocol with unlimited flexibly to allow you to construct any
type of redundant network topology. The recovery time is under 20 ms.
In this manual, we use the terminology “Turbo Ring” ring and “Turbo Ring V2” ring to
differentiate between rings configured for one or the other of these protocols.
The Turbo Ring Concept
The Turbo Ring protocol was developed to optimize communication redundancy and achieve a
faster recovery time on the network.
The Turbo Ring and Turbo Ring V2 protocols identify one switch as the master of the network, and
then automatically block packets from traveling through any of the network’s redundant loops. In
the event that one branch of the ring gets disconnected from the rest of the network, the protocol
automatically readjusts the ring so that the part of the network that was disconnected can reestablish
contact with the rest of the network.
Initial setup of a “Turbo Ring” or “Turbo Ring V2” ring
1. For each switch in the ring, select any two
ports as the redundant ports.
2.
Connect redundant ports on neighboring
switches to form the redundant ring.
The user does not need to configure any of the switches as the master to use Turbo Ring or Turbo
Ring V2. If none of the switches in the ring is configured as the master, then the protocol will
automatically assign master status to one of the switches. In fact, the master is only used to identify
which segment in the redundant ring acts as the backup path. In the following subsections, we
explain how the redundant path is selected for rings configured for Turbo Ring, and Turbo Ring V2.
Determining the Redundant Path of a “Turbo Ring” Ring
In this case, the redundant segment (i.e., the segment that will be blocked during normal operation)
is determined by the number of switch units that make up the ring, and where the ring master is
located.
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“Turbo Ring” rings with an even number of Weidmueller switch units
If there are 2N IE-SW units (an even number) in
the “Turbo Ring” ring, then the backup segment
is one of the two segments connected to the
(N+1) st IE-SW (i.e., the IE-SW unit directly
opposite the master).
“Turbo Ring” rings with an odd number of Weidmueller switch units
If there are 2N+1 IE-SW units (an odd number)
in the “Turbo Ring” ring, with IE-SW units and
segments labeled counterclockwise, then
segment N+1 will serve as the backup path.
For the example shown here, N=1, so that
N+1=2.
Determining the Redundant Path of a “Turbo Ring V2” Ring
For a “Turbo Ring V2” ring, the backup segment
is the segment connected to the 2nd redundant
port on the master.
See Configuring “Turbo Ring V2” in the
Configuring “Turbo Ring” and “Turbo Ring
V2” section below.
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Ring Coupling Configuration
For some systems, it may not be convenient to connect all devices in the system to create one BIG
redundant ring, since some devices could be located in a remote area. For these systems, “Ring
Coupling” can be used to separate the devices into different smaller redundant rings, but in such a
way that they can still communicate with each other.
ATTENTION
In a VLAN environment, the user must set “Redundant Port,” “Coupling Port,” and “Coupling
Control Port” to join all VLANs, since these ports act as the “backbone” to transmit all packets of
different VLANs to different IE-SW-VL08M units.
Ring Coupling for a “Turbo Ring” Ring
To configure the Ring Coupling function for a “Turbo Ring” ring, select two switch units (e.g.,
Switch A and B in the above figure) in the ring, and another two switch units in the adjacent ring
(e.g., Switch C and D).
Decide which two ports in each switch are appropriate to be used as coupling ports, and then link
them together. Next, assign one switch (e.g., Switch A) to be the “coupler,” and connect the
coupler’s coupling control port with Switch B (for this example).
The coupler switch (i.e., Switch A) will monitor switch B through the coupling control port to
determine whether or not the coupling port’s backup path should be recovered.
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Ring Coupling for a “Turbo Ring V2” Ring
Switch B
Switch D
Coupling Port (Primary)
Main Path
Backup Path
Coupling Port (Backup)
Switch A
Switch C
Note that the ring coupling settings for a “Turbo Ring V2” ring are different from a “Turbo Ring”
ring. For Turbo Ring V2, Ring Coupling is enabled by configuring the “Coupling Port (Primary)” on
Switch B, and the “Coupling Port (Backup)” on Switch A only. You do not need to set up a coupling
control port, so that a “Turbo Ring V2” ring does not use a coupling control line.
The “Coupling Port (Backup)” on Switch A is used for the backup path, and connects directly to an
extra network port on Switch C. The “Coupling Port (Primary)” on Switch B monitors the status of
the main path, and connects directly to an extra network port on Switch D. With ring coupling
established, Switch A can activate the backup path as soon as it detects a problem with the main
path.
ATTENTION
Ring Coupling only needs to be enabled on one of the switches serving as the Ring Coupler. The
Coupler must designate different ports as the two Turbo Ring ports and the coupling port.
NOTE
You do not need to use the same IE-SW-VL08M unit for both Ring Coupling and Ring Master.
Dual-Ring Configuration (applies only to “Turbo Ring V2”)
The “dual-ring” option provides another ring coupling configuration, in which two adjacent rings
share one switch. This type of configuration is ideal for applications that have inherent cabling
difficulties.
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Dual-Ring for a “Turbo Ring V2” Ring
Dual-Homing Configuration (applies only to “Turbo Ring V2”)
The “dual-homing” option uses a single Ethernet switch to connect two networks. The primary path
is the operating connection, and the backup path is a back-up connection that is activated in the event
that the primary path connection fails.
Dual-Homing for a “Turbo Ring V2” Ring
Master
Primary Path
Ring A
Ring B
Backup Path
Master
Configuring “Turbo Ring” and “Turbo Ring V2”
Use the Communication Redundancy page to configure select “Turbo Ring” or “Turbo Chain” or
“Turbo Ring V2.” Note that configuration pages for these two protocols are different.
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Configuring “Turbo Ring”
Explanation of “Current Status” Items
Now Active
Shows which communication protocol is in use: Turbo Ring, Turbo Ring V2, RSTP, or none.
Master/Slave
Indicates whether or not this device is the Master of the Turbo Ring. (This field appears only when
selected to operate in Turbo Ring or Turbo Ring V2 mode.)
NOTE
The user does not need to set the master to use Turbo Ring. If no master is set, the Turbo Ring
protocol will assign master status to one of the Weidmueller Switch units in the ring. The master is
only used to determine which segment serves as the backup path.
Redundant Ports Status (1st Port, 2nd Port)
Ring Coupling Ports Status (Coupling Port, Coupling Control Port)
The “Ports Status” indicators show Forwarding for normal transmission, Blocking if this port is
connected to a backup path and the path is blocked, and Link down if there is no connection.
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Explanation of “Settings” Items
Redundancy Protocol
Setting
Turbo Ring
Turbo Ring V2
Turbo Chain
RSTP (IEEE
802.1W/1D)
None
Description
Select this item to change to the Turbo
Ring configuration page.
Select this item to change to the Turbo
Ring V2 configuration page.
Select this item to change to the Turbo
Chain configuration page.
Select this item to change to the RSTP
configuration page.
Ring redundancy is not active
Factory Default
None
Set as Master
Setting
Enabled
Disabled
Description
Select this Switch as Master
Do not select this Switch as Master
Factory Default
Not checked
Redundant Ports
Setting
1st Port
2nd Port
Description
Select any port of the Switch to be one of
the redundant ports.
Select any port of the Switch to be one of
the redundant ports.
Factory Default
Port 4
Port 7
Port 5
Port 8
Enable Ring Coupling
Setting
Enable
Disable
Description
Select this Switch as Coupler
Do not select this Switch as Coupler
Factory Default
Not checked
Coupling Port
Setting
Coupling Port
Description
Select any port of the Switch to be the
coupling port
Factory Default
Port 2
Port 5
Coupling Control Port
Setting
Coupling Control Port
Description
Factory Default
Select any port to be the coupling control Port 3
port
Port 6
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Configuring “Turbo Ring V2”
NOTE
When using the Dual-Ring architecture, users must configure settings for both Ring 1 and Ring 2.
In this case, the status of both rings will appear under “Current Status.”
Explanation of “Current Status” Items
Now Active
Shows which communication protocol is in use: Turbo Ring, Turbo Ring V2, Turbo Chain,
RSTP, or none.
Ring 1/2—Status
Shows Healthy if the ring is operating normally, and shows Break if the ring’s backup link is
active.
Ring 1/2—Master/Slave
Indicates whether or not this switch is the Master of the Turbo Ring. (This field appears only when
selected to operate in Turbo Ring or Turbo Ring V2 mode.)
NOTE
The user does not need to set the master to use Turbo Ring. If no master is set, the Turbo Ring
protocol will assign master status to one of the switch units in the ring. The master is only used to
determine which segment serves as the backup path.
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Ring 1/2—1st Ring Port Status
Ring 1/2—2nd Ring Port Status
The “Ports Status” indicators show Forwarding for normal transmission, Blocking if this port is
connected to a backup path and the path is blocked, and Link down if there is no connection.
Coupling—Mode
Indicates either None, Dual Homing, or Ring Coupling.
Coupling—Coupling Port status
Indicates either Primary, or Backup.
Explanation of “Settings” Items
Redundancy Protocol
Setting
Turbo Ring
Turbo Ring V2
Turbo Chain
RSTP (IEEE
802.1W/1D)
None
Description
Factory Default
Select this item to change to the Turbo Ring
configuration page.
Select this item to change to the Turbo Ring
V2 configuration page.
None
Select this item to change to the Turbo
Chain configuration page.
Select this item to change to the RSTP
configuration page.
Ring redundancy is not active
Enable Ring 1
Setting
Enabled
Disabled
Description
Enable the Ring 1 settings
Disable the Ring 1 settings
Factory Default
Not checked
Enable Ring 2*
Setting
Enabled
Disabled
Description
Enable the Ring 2 settings
Disable the Ring 2 settings
Factory Default
Not checked
*You should enable both Ring 1 and Ring 2 when using the Dual-Ring architecture.
Set as Master
Setting
Enabled
Disabled
Description
Select this switch as Master
Do not select this switch as Master
Factory Default
Not checked
Redundant Ports
Setting
1st Port
2nd Port
Description
Select any port of the switch to be one of
the redundant ports.
Select any port of the switch to be one of
the redundant ports.
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Enable Ring Coupling
Setting
Enable
Disable
Description
Select this switch as Coupler
Do not select this switch as Coupler
Factory Default
Not checked
Coupling Mode
Setting
Dual Homing
Ring Coupling
(backup)
Ring Coupling
(primary)
Description
Select this item to change to the Dual
Homing configuration page
Select this item to change to the Ring
Coupling (backup) configuration page
Select this item to change to the Ring
Coupling (primary) configuration page
Factory Default
Primary Port: Port 5
Backup Port: Port 6
Primary Port: Port 2
Backup Port: Port 3
Port 5
Port 2
Port 5
Port 2
Primary/Backup Port
Setting
NOTE
Description
Factory Default
Primary Port
Select any port of the switch to be the
primary port.
Port 2
Port 5
Backup Port
Select any port of the switch to be the
backup port.
Port 3
Port 6
The Turbo Ring DIP Switches located on the
IE-SW-VL08M‘s outer casing can be used to configure
the devices’s Turbo Ring protocols. (For details on how
to do this, refer to “Configuring Basic Settings—Turbo
Ring DIP Switch” section in this manual.)
If you use the web interface, console interface, or
Telnet interface to enable the Turbo Ring DIP
Switches, and then set DIP Switch 4 on the switch’s
outer casing to the “ON” position, you will not be able
to use the web interface, console interface, or Telnet
interface to change the status of the DIP Switch. In this
case, the Communication Redundancy settings will
be “grayed out” in the web browser as shown in the
following figure:
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The Turbo Chain Concept
The Turbo Chain is an advanced software-technology that gives network administrators the
flexibility of constructing any type of redundant network topology. When using the “chain” concept,
you first connect the Ethernet switches in a chain and then simply link the two ends of the chain to an
Ethernet network, as illustrated in the following figure.
Turbo Chain can be used on industrial networks that have a complex topology. If the industrial
network uses a multi-ring architecture, Turbo Chain can be used to create flexible and scalable
topologies with a fast media-recovery time.
Setting Up Turbo Chain
1. Select the Head switch, Tail switch, and Member switches.
2. Configure one port as the Head port and one port as the Member port in the Head switch,
configure one port as the Tail port and one port as the Member port in the Tail switch, and
configure two ports as Member ports in each of the Member switches.
3. Connect the Head switch, Tail switch, and Member switches as shown in the diagram.
The path connecting to the Head port is the main path, and the path connecting to the Tail port is the
backup path of the Turbo Chain. Under normal conditions, packets are transmitted through the Head
Port to the LAN Network. If any Turbo Chain path is disconnected, the Tail Port will be activated to
continue packet transmission.
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Configuring “Turbo Chain”
Head Switch Configuration
Member Switch Configuration
Tail Switch Configuration
Explanation of “Current Status” Items
Now Active
Shows which communication protocol is in use: Turbo Ring, Turbo Ring V2, RSTP, Turbo
Chain or None.
The “Ports Status” indicators show Forwarding for normal transmission, Blocked if this port is
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connected to the Tail port as a backup path and the path is blocked, and Link down if there is no
connection.
Explanation of “Settings” Items
Redundancy Protocol
Setting
Turbo Ring
Turbo Ring V2
Turbo Chain
RSTP (IEEE
802.1W/1D)
None
Description
Factory Default
Select this item to change to the Turbo Ring
configuration page.
Select this item to change to the Turbo Ring V2
configuration page.
None
Select this item to change to the Turbo Chain
configuration page
Select this item to change to the RSTP configuration
page.
Ring redundancy is not active
Role
Setting
Head
Member
Tail
Description
Select this switch as Head Switch
Select this switch as Member Switch
Select this switch as Tail Switch
Factory Default
Member
Head Role
Setting
Head Port
Member Port
Description
Factory Default
Port 4
Select any port of the switch to be the head port.
Port 7
Port 5
Select any port of the switch to be the member port.
Port 8
Member Role
Setting
1st Member port
2nd Member port
Description
Select any port of the switch to be the 1st member
port
Select any port of the switch to be the 2nd member
port
Factory Default
Port 4
Port 7
Port 5
Port 8
Tail Role
Setting
Tail Port
Member Port
Description
Factory Default
Port 4
Select any port of the switch to be the tail port.
Port 7
Port 5
Select any port of the switch to be the member port.
Port 8
The STP/RSTP Concept
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) was designed to help reduce link failures in a network, and provide
protection from loops. Networks that have a complicated architecture are prone to broadcast storms
caused by unintended loops in the network. Weidmueller Switch’s STP feature is disabled by default.
To be completely effective, you must enable RSTP/STP on every switch connected to your network.
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Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) implements the Spanning Tree Algorithm and Protocol
defined by IEEE Std 802.1w-2001. RSTP provides the following benefits:
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The topology of a bridged network will be determined much more quickly compared to STP.
RSTP is backward compatible with STP, making it relatively easy to deploy. For example:
¾ Defaults to sending 802.1D style BPDUs if packets with this format are received.
¾ STP (802.1D) and RSTP (802.1w) can operate on different ports of the same switch. This
feature is particularly helpful when switch ports are connected to older equipment, such as
legacy switches.
RSTP provides essentially the same functionality as STP. To see how the two systems differ, see the
Differences between RSTP and STP section in this chapter.
NOTE
The STP protocol is part of the IEEE Std 802.1D, 1998 Edition bridge specification. The following
explanation uses bridge instead of switch.
What is STP?
STP (802.1D) is a bridge-based system that is used to implement parallel paths for network traffic.
STP uses a loop-detection process to:
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Locate and then disable less efficient paths (i.e., paths that have a lower bandwidth).
Enable one of the less efficient paths if the most efficient path fails.
The figure below shows a network made up of three LANs separated by three bridges. Each segment
uses at most two paths to communicate with the other segments. Since this configuration can give
rise to loops, the network will overload if STP is NOT enabled.
LAN 1
Bridge B
Bridge A
LAN 2
Bridge C
LAN 3
If STP is enabled, it will detect duplicate paths and prevent, or block, one of them from forwarding
traffic. In the following example, STP determines that traffic from LAN segment 2 to LAN segment
1 should flow through Bridges C and A as this path has a greater bandwidth and is therefore more
efficient.
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LAN 1
Bridge B
Bridge A
LAN 2
Bridge C
LAN 3
What happens if a link failure is detected? As shown in next figure, the STP process reconfigures the
network so that traffic from LAN segment 2 flows through Bridge B.
LAN 1
Bridge B
Bridge A
LAN 2
Bridge C
LAN 3
STP determines which path between each bridged segment is most efficient, and then assigns a
specific reference point on the network. When the most efficient path has been identified, the other
paths are blocked. In the previous 3 figures, STP first determined that the path through Bridge C was
the most efficient, and as a result, blocked the path through Bridge B. After the failure of Bridge C,
STP re-evaluated the situation and opened the path through Bridge B.
How STP Works
When enabled, STP determines the most appropriate path for traffic through a network. The way it
does this is outlined in the following sections.
STP Requirements
Before STP can configure the network, the system must satisfy the following requirements:
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Communication between all the bridges. This communication is carried out using Bridge
Protocol Data Units (BPDUs), which are transmitted in packets with a known multicast address.
Each bridge must have a Bridge Identifier that specifies which bridge acts as the central
reference point, or Root Bridge, for the STP system—bridges with a lower Bridge Identifier are
more likely to be designated as the Root Bridge. The Bridge Identifier is calculated using the
MAC address of the bridge and a priority defined for the bridge. The default priority of
IE-SW-VL08M is 32768.
Each port has a cost that specifies the efficiency of each link. The efficieny cost is usually
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determined by the bandwidth of the link, with less efficient links assigned a higher cost. The
following table shows the default port costs for a switch:
Port Speed
10 Mbps
100 Mbps
1000 Mbps
Path Cost 802.1D, 1998
Edition
100
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Path Cost 802.1w-2001
2,000,000
200,000
20,000
STP Calculation
The first step of the STP process is to perform calculations. During this stage, each bridge on the
network transmits BPDUs. The following items will be calculated:
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The bridge that should be the Root Bridge. The Root Bridge is the central reference point from
which the network is configured.
The Root Path Costs for each bridge. This is the cost of the paths from each bridge to the Root
Bridge.
The identity of each bridge’s Root Port. The Root Port is the port on the bridge that connects to
the Root Bridge via the most efficient path; in other words, the port connected to the Root
Bridge via the path with the lowest Root Path Cost. The Root Bridge, however, does not have a
Root Port.
The identity of the Designated Bridge for each LAN segment. The Designated Bridge is the
bridge with the lowest Root Path Cost from that segment. If several bridges have the same Root
Path Cost, the one with the lowest Bridge Identifier becomes the Designated Bridge. Traffic
transmitted in the direction of the Root Bridge will flow through the Designated Bridge. The
port on this bridge that connects to the segment is called the Designated Bridge Port.
STP Configuration
After all the bridges on the network agree on the identity of the Root Bridge, and all other relevant
parameters have been established, each bridge is configured to forward traffic only between its Root
Port and the Designated Bridge Ports for the respective network segments. All other ports are
blocked, which means that they will not be allowed to receive or forward traffic.
STP Reconfiguration
Once the network topology has stabilized, each bridge listens for Hello BPDUs transmitted from the
Root Bridge at regular intervals. If a bridge does not receive a Hello BPDU after a certain interval
(the Max Age time), the bridge assumes that the Root Bridge, or a link between itself and the Root
Bridge, has gone down. This will trigger the bridge to reconfigure the network to account for the
change. If you have configured an SNMP trap destination, when the topology of your network
changes, the first bridge to detect the change sends out an SNMP trap.
Differences between RSTP and STP
RSTP is similar to STP, but includes additional information in the BPDUs that allow each bridge to
confirm that it has taken action to prevent loops from forming when it decides to enable a link to a
neighboring bridge. Adjacent bridges connected via point-to-point links will be able to enable a link
without waiting to ensure that all other bridges in the network have had time to react to the change.
The main benefit of RSTP is that the configuration decision is made locally rather than
network-wide, allowing RSTP to carry out automatic configuration and restore a link faster than
STP.
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STP Example
The LAN shown below has three segments, with adjacent segments connected using two possible
links. The various STP factors, such as Cost, Root Port, Designated Bridge Port, and Blocked Port
are shown in the figure.
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Bridge A has been selected as the Root Bridge, since it was determined to have the lowest
Bridge Identifier on the network.
Since Bridge A is the Root Bridge, it is also the Designated Bridge for LAN segment 1. Port 1
on Bridge A is selected as the Designated Bridge Port for LAN Segment 1.
Ports 1 of Bridges B, C, X, and Y are all Root Ports since they are nearest to the Root Bridge,
and therefore have the most efficient path.
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Bridges B and X offer the same Root Path Cost for LAN segment 2. However, Bridge B was
selected as the Designated Bridge for that segment since it has a lower Bridge Identifier. Port 2
on Bridge B is selected as the Designated Bridge Port for LAN Segment 2.
Bridge C is the Designated Bridge for LAN segment 3, because it has the lowest Root Path Cost
for LAN Segment 3:
¾ The route through Bridges C and B costs 200 (C to B=100, B to A=100)
¾ The route through Bridges Y and B costs 300 (Y to B=200, B to A=100)
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Using STP on a Network with Multiple VLANs
IEEE Std 802.1D, 1998 Edition, does not take into account VLANs when calculating STP
information—the calculations depend only on the physical connections. Consequently, some
network configurations will result in VLANs being subdivided into a number of isolated sections by
the STP system. You must ensure that every VLAN configuration on your network takes into
account the expected STP topology and alternative topologies that may result from link failures. The
following figure shows an example of a network that contains VLANs 1 and 2. The VLANs are
connected using the 802.1Q-tagged link between Switch B and Switch C. By default, this link has a
port cost of 100 and is automatically blocked because the other Switch-to-Switch connections have a
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port cost of 36 (18+18). This means that both VLANs are now subdivided—VLAN 1 on Switch
units A and B cannot communicate with VLAN 1 on Switch C, and VLAN 2 on Switch units A and
C cannot communicate with VLAN 2 on Switch B.
To avoid subdividing VLANs, all inter-switch connections should be made members of all available
802.1Q VLANs. This will ensure connectivity at all times. For example, the connections between
Switches A and B, and between Switches A and C should be 802.1Q tagged and carrying VLANs 1
and 2 to ensure connectivity.
Configuring STP/RSTP
The following figures indicate the Spanning Tree Protocol parameters that can be configured. A
more detailed explanation of each parameter is given below the figure. (NOTE: The user interface
for IE-SW-VL08M shows 8 ports.)
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At the top of this page, the user can check the Current Status of this function. For RSTP, you will
see:
Now Active:
This shows the communication protocol being used—Turbo Ring, RSTP, or none.
Root/Not Root
This is displayed only when RSTP is selected as the mode of operation. It indicates whether or not
this device is the Root of the Spanning Tree (the root is determined automatically).
At the lower portion of this page, the user can configure the Settings of this function. For RSTP, you
can configure:
Redundancy Protocol
Setting
Description
Turbo Ring
Select this item to change to the
Turbo Ring configuration page.
Turbo Ring V2
Select this item to change to the
Turbo Ring V2 configuration page.
Turbo Chain
Select this item to change to the
Turbo Chain configuration page
RSTP (IEEE
802.1W/1D)
Select this item to change to the
RSTP configuration page.
None
Ring redundancy is not active
Factory Default
None
Bridge priority
Setting
Numerical value
selected by user
Description
Increase this device’s bridge priority by
selecting a lower number. A device with a
higher bridge priority has a greater chance of
being established as the root of the Spanning
Tree topology.
Factory Default
Description
The amount of time this device waits before
checking to see if it should change to a different
state.
Factory Default
Description
The root of the Spanning Tree topology
periodically sends out a “hello” message to
other devices on the network to check if the
topology is healthy. The “hello time” is the
amount of time the root waits between sending
hello messages.
Factory Default
32768
Forwarding Delay
Setting
Numerical value
input by user
15 (sec.)
Hello time (sec.)
Setting
Numerical value
input by user
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Max. Age (sec.)
Setting
Numerical value
input by user
Description
If this device is not the root, and it has not
received a hello message from the root in an
amount of time equal to Max. Age, then this
device will reconfigure itself as a root. Once
two or more devices on the network are
recognized as a root, the devices will
renegotiate to set up a new Spanning Tree
topology.
Factory Default
Description
Select to enable the port as a node on the
Spanning Tree topology.
Factory Default
20
Enable STP per Port
Setting
Enable/Disable
NOTE
Disabled
We suggest not enabling the Spanning Tree Protocol once the port is connected to a device (PLC,
RTU, etc.) as opposed to network equipment. The reason is that it will cause unnecessary
negotiation.
Port Priority
Setting
Numerical value
selected by user
Description
Increase this port’s priority as a node on the
Spanning Tree topology by entering a lower
number.
Factory Default
Description
Input a higher cost to indicate that this port is
less suitable as a node for the Spanning Tree
topology.
Factory Default
128
Port Cost
Setting
Numerical value
input by user
200000
Port Status
This indicates the current Spanning Tree status of this port. The status values are Forwarding for
normal transmission, and Blocking to block transmission.
Configuration Limits of RSTP/STP
The Spanning Tree Algorithm places limits on three of the configuration items previously described:
[Eq. 1]: 1 sec ≦ Hello Time ≦ 10 sec
[Eq. 2]: 6 sec ≦ Max. Age ≦ 40 sec
[Eq. 3]: 4 sec ≦ Forwarding Delay ≦ 30 sec
These three variables are further restricted by the following two inequalities:
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[Eq. 4]: 2 * (Hello Time + 1 sec) ≦ Max. Age ≦ 2 * (Forwarding Delay – 1 sec)
The switch’s firmware will alert you immediately if any of these restrictions are violated. For
example, setting
Hello Time = 5 sec, Max. Age = 20 sec, and Forwarding Delay = 4 sec does not violate Eqs. 1
through 3, but does violate Eq. 4, since in this case,
2 * (Hello Time + 1 sec) = 12 sec, and 2 * (Forwarding Delay – 1 sec) = 6 sec.
You can remedy the situation in a multitude of ways. One solution is simply to increase the
Forwarding Delay to at least 11 sec.
HINT: Take the following steps to avoid guessing:
Step 1: Assign a value to Hello Time and then calculate the left most part of Eq. 4 to get the lower
limit of Max. Age.
Step 2: Assign a value to Forwarding Delay and then calculate the right most part of Eq. 4 to get the
upper limit for Max. Age.
Step 3: Assign a value to Forwarding Delay that satisfies the conditions in Eq. 3 and Eq. 4.
Using Traffic Prioritization
The DS’s traffic prioritization capability provides Quality of Service (QoS) to your network by
making data delivery more reliable. You can prioritize traffic on your network to ensure that high
priority data is transmitted with minimum delay. Traffic can be controlled by a set of rules to obtain
the required Quality of Service for your network. The rules define different types of traffic and
specify how each type should be treated as it passes through the switch. The device can inspect both
IEEE 802.1p/1Q layer 2 QoS tags, and even layer 3 TOS information to provide consistent
classification of the entire network. The switch’s QoS capability improves the performance and
determinism of industrial networks for mission critical applications.
The Traffic Prioritization Concept
What is Traffic Prioritization?
Traffic prioritization allows you to prioritize data so that time-sensitive and system-critical data can
be transferred smoothly and with minimal delay over a network. The benefits of using traffic
prioritization are:
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Improve network performance by controlling a wide variety of traffic and managing
congestion.
Assign priorities to different categories of traffic. For example, set higher priorities for
time-critical or business-critical applications.
Provide predictable throughput for multimedia applications, such as video conferencing or
voice over IP, and minimize traffic delay and jitter.
Improve network performance as the amount of traffic grows. This will save cost by reducing
the need to keep adding bandwidth to the network.
How Traffic Prioritization Works
Traffic prioritization uses the four traffic queues that are present in your device to ensure that high
priority traffic is forwarded on a different queue from lower priority traffic. This is what provides
Quality of Service (QoS) to your network.
The switch traffic prioritization depends on two industry-standard methods:
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IEEE 802.1D—a layer 2 marking scheme.
Differentiated Services (DiffServ)—a layer 3 marking scheme.
IEEE 802.1D Traffic Marking
The IEEE Std 802.1D, 1998 Edition marking scheme, which is an enhancement to IEEE Std 802.1D,
enables Quality of Service on the LAN. Traffic service levels are defined in the IEEE 802.1Q 4-byte
tag, which is used to carry VLAN identification as well as IEEE 802.1p priority information. The
4-byte tag immediately follows the destination MAC address and Source MAC address.
The IEEE Std 802.1D, 1998 Edition priority marking scheme assigns an IEEE 802.1p priority level
between 0 and 7 to each frame. This determines the level of service that type of traffic should receive.
Refer to the table below for an example of how different traffic types can be mapped to the eight
IEEE 802.1p priority levels.
IEEE 802.1p Priority Level
IEEE 802.1D Traffic Type
0
Best Effort (default)
1
Background
2
Standard (spare)
3
Excellent Effort (business critical)
4
Controlled Load (streaming multimedia)
5
Video (interactive media); less than 100 milliseconds of
latency and jitter
6
Voice (interactive voice); less than 10 milliseconds of
latency and jitter
7
Network Control Reserved traffic
Even though the IEEE 802.1D standard is the most widely used prioritization scheme in the LAN
environment, it still has some restrictions:
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It requires an additional 4-byte tag in the frame, which is normally optional in Ethernet
networks. Without this tag, the scheme cannot work.
The tag is part of the IEEE 802.1Q header, so to implement QoS at layer 2, the entire network
must implement IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging.
It is only supported on a LAN and not across routed WAN links, since the IEEE 802.1Q tags are
removed when the packets pass through a router.
Differentiated Services (DiffServ) Traffic Marking
DiffServ is a Layer 3 marking scheme that uses the DiffServ Code Point (DSCP) field in the IP
header to store the packet priority information. DSCP is an advanced intelligent method of traffic
marking because you can choose how your network prioritizes different types of traffic. DSCP uses
64 values that map to user-defined service levels, allowing you to establish more control over
network traffic.
Advantages of DiffServ over IEEE 802.1D are:
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Configure how you want your switch to treat selected applications and types of traffic by
assigning various grades of network service to them.
No extra tags are required in the packet.
DSCP uses the IP header of a packet and therefore priority is preserved across the Internet.
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DSCP is backward compatible with IPV4 TOS, which allows operation with existing devices
that use a layer 3 TOS enabled prioritization scheme.
Traffic Prioritization
The IE-SW-VL08M classifies traffic based on layer 2 of the OSI 7 layer model, and the switch
prioritizes received traffic according to the priority information defined in the received packet.
Incoming traffic is classified based upon the IEEE 802.1D frame and is assigned to the appropriate
priority queue based on the IEEE 802.1p service level value defined in that packet. Service level
markings (values) are defined in the IEEE 802.1Q 4-byte tag, and consequently traffic will only
contain 802.1p priority markings if the network is configured with VLANs and VLAN tagging. The
traffic flow through the switch is as follows:
1.
2.
A packet received by the switch may or may not have an 802.1p tag associated with it. If it does
not, then it is given a default 802.1p tag (which is usually 0). Alternatively, the packet may be
marked with a new 802.1p value, which will result in all knowledge of the old 802.1p tag being
lost.
Because the 802.1p priority levels are fixed to the traffic queues, the packet will be placed in the
appropriate priority queue, ready for transmission through the appropriate egress port. When the
packet reaches the head of its queue and is about to be transmitted, the device determines
whether or not the egress port is tagged for that VLAN. If it is, then the new 802.1p tag is used
in the extended 802.1D header.
The switch will check a packet received at the ingress port for IEEE 802.1D traffic classification,
and then prioritize it based upon the IEEE 802.1p value (service levels) in that tag. It is this 802.1p
value that determines which traffic queue the packet is mapped to.
Traffic Queues
The IE-Sw-VL08M hardware has multiple traffic queues that allow packet prioritization to occur.
Higher priority traffic can pass through the device without being delayed by lower priority traffic.
As each packet arrives in the device, it passes through any ingress processing (which includes
classification, marking/re-marking), and is then sorted into the appropriate queue. The switch then
forwards packets from each queue.
The IE-SW-VL08M supports two different queuing mechanisms:
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Weight Fair: This method services all the traffic queues, giving priority to the higher priority
queues. Under most circumstances, this method gives high priority precedence over
low-priority, but in the event that high-priority traffic exceeds the link capacity, lower priority
traffic is not blocked.
Strict: This method services high traffic queues first; low priority queues are delayed until no
more high priority data needs to be sent. This method always gives precedence to high priority
over low-priority.
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Configuring Traffic Prioritization
QoS Classification
The IE-SW-VL08M supports inspection of layer 3 TOS and/or layer 2 QoS tag information to
determine how to classify traffic packets. (NOTE: The user interface for the IE-SW-VL08M shows
8 ports.)
Queuing Mechanism
Setting
Description
Weighted Fair
The Ethernet Switch has 4 priority queues. In the
weight fair scheme, an 8, 4, 2, 1 weighting is applied
to the four priorities. This approach prevents the
lower priority frames from being starved of
opportunity for transmission with only a slight delay
to the higher priority frames.
Strict
In the Strict-priority scheme, all top-priority frames
egress a port until that priority’s queue is empty, and
then the next lower priority queue’s frames egress.
This approach can cause the lower priorities to be
starved of opportunity for transmitting any frames
but ensures all high priority frames to egress the
switch as soon as possible.
Factory Default
Weight Fair
Inspect TOS
Setting
Description
Enable/Disable
Select this setting to enable the IE-SW-VL08M to
inspect the Type of Service (TOS) bits in IPV4 frame
to determine the priority of each frame.
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Inspect COS
Setting
Enable/Disable
Description
Select this setting to enable the IE-SW-VL08M to
inspect the 802.1p COS tag in the MAC frame to
determine the priority of each frame.
Factory Default
Enable
Default Port Priority
Setting
Low/Normal/
Medium/High
NOTE
Factory Default
Normal
The priority of an ingress frame is determined in order by:
1.
2.
3.
NOTE
Description
Set the Port Default Priority of the ingress frames to
different priority queues. If the received packets are
not equipped with any tag information (CoS, TOS)
the default port priority will take effect.
Inspect TOS
Inspect CoS
Default Port Priority
The designer can enable these classifications individually or in combination. For instance, if a ‘hot’
higher priority port is required for a network design, Inspect TOS and Inspect CoS can be disabled.
This setting leaves only port default priority active, which results in all ingress frames being
assigned the same priority on that port.
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CoS Mapping
Setting
Low/Normal/
Medium/High
Description
Set the mapping table of different CoS values to 4
different egress queues.
Factory Default
0: Low
1: Low
2: Normal
3: Normal
4: Medium
5: Medium
6: High
7: High
TOS/DiffServ Mapping
Setting
Low/Normal/
Medium/High
Description
Set the mapping table of different TOS values to 4
different egress queues.
Factory Default
1 to 16: Low
17 to 32: Normal
33 to 48: Medium
49 to 64: High
Using Virtual LANs
Setting up Virtual LANs (VLANs) on your device increases the efficiency of your network by
dividing the LAN into logical segments, as opposed to physical segments. In general, VLANs are
easier to manage.
The Virtual LAN (VLAN) Concept
What is a VLAN?
A VLAN is a group of devices that can be located anywhere on a network, but which communicate
as if they are on the same physical segment. With VLANs, you can segment your network without
being restricted by physical connections—a limitation of traditional network design. As an example,
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with VLANs you can segment your network according to:
y
y
y
Departmental groups—You could have one VLAN for the Marketing department, another for
the Finance department, and another for the Development department.
Hierarchical groups—You could have one VLAN for directors, another for managers, and
another for general staff.
Usage groups—You could have one VLAN for e-mail users, and another for multimedia users.
Switch A
6 7
8
1
2 3
4 5
Backbone connects multiple switches
1
Department 1
VLAN 1
2
3
4
5
Department 2
VLAN 2
Switch B
6 7
8
Department 3
VLAN 3
Benefits of VLANs
The main benefit of VLANs is that they provide a network segmentation system that is far more
flexible than traditional networks. Using VLANs also provides you with three other benefits:
y
VLANs ease the relocation of devices on networks: With traditional networks, network
administrators spend much of their time dealing with moves and changes. If users move to a
different subnetwork, the addresses of each host must be updated manually. With a VLAN
setup, if a host on VLAN Marketing, for example, is moved to a port in another part of the
network, and retains its original subnet membership, you only need to specify that the new port
is on VLAN Marketing. You do not need to do any re-cabling.
y
VLANs provide extra security: Devices within each VLAN can only communicate with other
devices on the same VLAN. If a device on VLAN Marketing needs to communicate with
devices on VLAN Finance, the traffic must pass through a routing device or Layer 3 switch.
y
VLANs help control traffic: With traditional networks, congestion can be caused by broadcast
traffic that is directed to all network devices, regardless of whether or not they need it. VLANs
increase the efficiency of your network because each VLAN can be set up to contain only those
devices that need to communicate with each other.
VLANs and Weidmueller Industrial Ethernet Switch’s
Your IE-SW-VL08M provides support for VLANs using IEEE Std 802.1Q-1998. This standard
allows traffic from multiple VLANs to be carried across one physical link. The IEEE Std
802.1Q-1998 standard allows each port on your device to be placed in:
y Any one VLAN defined on the IE-SW-VL08M.
y Several VLANs at the same time using 802.1Q tagging.
The standard requires that you define the 802.1Q VLAN ID for each VLAN on your IE-SW-VL08M
before the switch can use it to forward traffic:
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Managing a VLAN
A new or initialized switch contains a single VLAN—the Default VLAN. This VLAN has the
following definition:
y VLAN Name—Management VLAN
y 802.1Q VLAN ID—1 (if tagging is required)
All the ports are initially placed on this VLAN, and it is the only VLAN that allows you to access the
management software of the IE-SW-VL08M over the network.
Communication between VLANs
If devices connected to a VLAN need to communicate to devices on a different VLAN, a router or
Layer 3 switching device with connections to both VLANs needs to be installed. Communication
between VLANs can only take place if they are all connected to a routing or Layer 3 switching
device.
VLANs: Tagged and Untagged Membership
The IE-SW-VL08M supports 802.1Q VLAN tagging, a system that allows traffic for multiple
VLANs to be carried on a single physical (backbone, trunk) link. When setting up VLANs you need
to understand when to use untagged and tagged membership of VLANs. Simply put, if a port is on a
single VLAN it can be an untagged member, but if the port needs to be a member of multiple
VLANs, tagged membership must be defined.
A typical host (e.g., clients) will be untagged members of one VLAN, defined as “Access Port” in
the switch, while inter-switch connections will be tagged members of all VLANs, defined as “Trunk
Port” in the IE-SW-VL08M.
The IEEE Std 802.1Q-1998 defines how VLANs operate within an open packet-switched network.
An 802.1Q compliant packet carries additional information that allows a switch to determine which
VLAN the port belongs. If a frame is carrying the additional information, it is known as a tagged
frame.
To carry multiple VLANs across a single physical (backbone, trunk) link, each packet must be
tagged with a VLAN identifier so that the switches can identify which packets belong to which
VLAN. To communicate between VLANs, a router must be used.
The IE-SW-VL08M supports two types of VLAN port settings:
y Access Port: The port connects to a single device that is not tagged. The user must define the
default port PVID that determines to which VLAN the device belongs. Once the ingress packet of
this Access Port egresses to another Trunk Port (the port needs all packets to carry tag
information), the IE-SW-VL08M will insert this PVID into this packet to help the next 802.1Q
VLAN switch recognize it.
y Trunk Port: The port connects to a LAN that consists of untagged devices/tagged devices and/or
switches and hubs. In general, the traffic of the Trunk Port must have a Tag. Users can also assign
PVID to a Trunk Port. The untagged packet on the Trunk Port will be assigned the port default
PVID as its VID.
The following section illustrates how to use these ports to set up different applications.
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Sample Applications of VLANs using the IE-SW-VL08M
In this application,
y Port 1 connects a single untagged device and assigns it to VLAN 5; it should be configured as
“Access Port” with PVID 5.
y Port 2 connects a LAN with two untagged devices belonging to VLAN 2. One tagged device with
VID 3 and one tagged device with VID 4. It should be configured as “Trunk Port” with PVID 2
for untagged device and Fixed VLAN (Tagged) with 3 and 4 for tagged device. Since each port
can only have one unique PVID, all untagged devices on the same port can only belong to the
same VLAN.
y Port 3 connects with another switch. It should be configured as “Trunk Port.” GVRP protocol will
be used through the Trunk Port.
y Port 4 connects a single untagged device and assigns it to VLAN 2; it should be configured as
“Access Port” with PVID 2.
y Port 5 connects a single untagged device and assigns it to VLAN 3; it should be configured as
“Access Port” with PVID 3.
y Port 6 connect a single untagged device and assigns it to VLAN 5; it should be configured as
“Access Port” with PVID 5.
y Port 7 connects a single untagged device and assigns it to VLAN 4; it should be configured as
“Access Port” with PVID 4.
After proper configuration:
y Packets from device A will travel through “Trunk Port 3” with tagged VID 5. Switch B will
recognize its VLAN, pass it to port 6, and then remove tags received successfully by device G,
and vice versa.
y Packets from device B and C will travel through “Trunk Port 3” with tagged VID 2. Switch B
recognizes its VLAN, passes it to port 4, and then removes tags received successfully by device F,
and vice versa.
y Packets from device D will travel through “Trunk Port 3” with tagged VID 3. Switch B will
recognize its VLAN, pass to port 5, and then remove tags received successfully by device H.
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Packets from device H will travel through “Trunk Port 3” with PVID 3. Switch A will recognize
its VLAN and pass it to port 2, but will not remove tags received successfully by device D.
y Packets from device E will travel through “Trunk Port 3” with tagged VID 4. Switch B will
recognize its VLAN, pass it to port 7, and then remove tags received successfully by device I.
Packets from device I will travel through “Trunk Port 3” with tagged VID 4. Switch A will
recognize its VLAN and pass it to port 2, but will not remove tags received successfully by device
E.
Configuring Virtual LAN
VLAN Settings
To configure the IE-SW-VL08M’s 802.1Q VLAN, use the VLAN Setting page to configure the
ports.
VLAN Mode
Setting
Description
802.1Q VLAN
Set VLAN mode to 802.1Q VLAN
Port-based VLAN Set VLAN mode to Port-based VLAN
Factory Default
802.1Q VLAN
Management VLAN ID
Setting
VLAN ID ranges
from 1 to 4094
Description
Set the management VLAN of this Ethernet Switch
Factory Default
1
Enable GVRP
Setting
Enable/Disable
Description
Factory Default
Select the option to enable/disable the GVRP function. Enable
Port Type
Setting
Access
Trunk
Description
This port type is used to connect single devices without
tags.
Select “Trunk” port type to connect another 802.1Q
VLAN aware switch or another LAN that combines
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tagged and/or untagged devices and/or other
switches/hubs.
ATTENTION
For communication redundancy in the VLAN environment, set “Redundant Port,” “Coupling
Port,” and “Coupling Control Port” as “Trunk Port,” since these ports act as the “backbone” to
transmit all packets of different VLANs to different Ethernet Switches.
Port PVID
Setting
Description
VID range from 1 Set the port default VLAN ID for untagged devices that
to 4094
connect to the port.
Factory Default
1
Fixed VLAN List (Tagged)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
VID range from 1 This field will be active only when selecting the “Trunk” None
to 4094
port type. Set the other VLAN ID for tagged devices that
connect to the “Trunk” port. Use commas to separate
different VIDs.
Forbidden VLAN List
Setting
Description
Factory Default
VID range from 1 This field will be active only when selecting the “Trunk” None
to 4094
port type. Set the VLAN IDs that will not be supported by
this trunk port. Use commas to separate different VIDs.
To configure the Port-based VLAN, use the VLAN Setting page to configure the ports.
VLAN Mode
Setting
Description
802.1Q VLAN
Set VLAN mode to 802.1Q VLAN
Port-based VLAN Set VLAN mode to Port-based VLAN
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Port
Setting
Enable/Disable
Description
Set port to specific VLAN Group.
Factory Default
Enable
(all ports belong to
VLAN1)
VLAN Table
In 802.1Q VLAN table, you can review the VLAN groups that were created, Joined Access Ports,
and Trunk Ports, and in Port-based VLAN table, you can review the VLAN group and Joined port.
NOTE
The physical network can have a maximum of 64 VLAN settings.
Using Multicast Filtering
Multicast filtering improves the performance of networks that carry multicast traffic. This section
explains multicasts, multicast filtering, and how multicast filtering can be implemented on your
IE-SW-VL08M.
The Concept of Multicast Filtering
What is an IP Multicast?
A multicast is a packet sent by one host to multiple hosts. Only those hosts that belong to a specific
multicast group will receive the multicast. If the network is set up correctly, a multicast can only be
sent to an end-station or a subset of end-stations on a LAN or VLAN that belong to the multicast
group. Multicast group members can be distributed across multiple subnets, so that multicast
transmissions can occur within a campus LAN or over a WAN. In addition, networks that support IP
multicast send only one copy of the desired information across the network until the delivery path
that reaches group members diverges. To make more efficient use of network bandwidth, it is only at
these points that multicast packets are duplicated and forwarded. A multicast packet has a multicast
group address in the destination address field of the packet’s IP header.
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Benefits of Multicast
The benefits of using IP multicast are that it:
y Uses the most efficient, sensible method to deliver the same information to many receivers with
only one transmission.
y Reduces the load on the source (for example, a server) since it will not need to produce several
copies of the same data.
y Makes efficient use of network bandwidth and scales well as the number of multicast group
members increases.
y Works with other IP protocols and services, such as Quality of Service (QoS).
Multicast transmission makes more sense and is more efficient than unicast transmission for some
applications. For example, multicasts are often used for video-conferencing, since high volumes of
traffic must be sent to several end-stations at the same time, but where broadcasting the traffic to all
end-stations would cause a substantial reduction in network performance. Furthermore, several
industrial automation protocols, such as Allen-Bradley, EtherNet/IP, Siemens Profibus, and
Foundation Fieldbus HSE (High Speed Ethernet), use multicast. These industrial Ethernet protocols
use publisher/subscriber communications models by multicasting packets that could flood a network
with heavy traffic. IGMP Snooping is used to prune multicast traffic so that it travels only to those
end destinations that require the traffic, reducing the amount of traffic on the Ethernet LAN.
Multicast Filtering
Multicast filtering ensures that only end-stations that have joined certain groups receive multicast
traffic. With multicast filtering, network devices only forward multicast traffic to the ports that are
connected to registered end-stations. The following two figures illustrate how a network behaves
without multicast filtering, and with multicast filtering.
Network without multicast filtering
Group 1 Multicast Stream
Group 2 Multicast Stream
Serial ports
Console
IGMP Group2
LAN
1
IGMP Group1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
IGMP Group2
IGMP Group1
All hosts receive the multicast traffic, even if they don’t need it.
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Network with multicast filtering
Hosts only receive dedicated traffic from other hosts belonging to the same group.
Multicast Filtering and IE-SW-VL08M Switch
The Ethernet Switch has three ways to achieve multicast filtering: IGMP (Internet Group
Management Protocol) Snooping, GMRP (GARP Multicast Registration Protocol), and adding a
static multicast MAC manually to filter multicast traffic automatically.
IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol)
Snooping Mode
Snooping Mode allows your switch to forward multicast packets only to the appropriate ports. The
switch “snoops” on exchanges between hosts and an IGMP device, such as a router, to find those
ports that want to join a multicast group, and then configures its filters accordingly.
Query Mode
Query mode allows the Ethernet Switch to work as the Querier if it has the lowest IP address on the
subnetwork to which it belongs. IGMP querying is enabled by default on the device to help prevent
interoperability issues with some multicast routers that may not follow the lowest IP address
election method. Enable query mode to run multicast sessions on a network that does not contain
IGMP routers (or queriers).
NOTE
The IE-SW-VL08M is compatible with any device that conforms to the IGMP v2 device protocol.
IGMP Multicast Filtering
IGMP is used by IP-supporting network devices to register hosts with multicast groups. It can be
used on all LANs and VLANs that contain a multicast capable IP router, and on other network
devices that support multicast filtering. IGMP works as follows:
1.
The IP router (or querier) periodically sends query packets to all end-stations on the LANs or
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VLANs that are connected to it. For networks with more than one IP router, the router with the
lowest IP address is the querier. A switch with IP address lower than the IP address of any other
IGMP queriers connected to the LAN or VLAN can become the IGMP querier.
When an IP host receives a query packet, it sends a report packet back that identifies the
multicast group that the end-station would like to join.
When the report packet arrives at a port on a switch with IGMP Snooping enabled, the switch
knows that the port should forward traffic for the multicast group, and then proceeds to forward
the packet to the router.
When the router receives the report packet, it registers that the LAN or VLAN requires traffic
for the multicast groups.
When the router forwards traffic for the multicast group to the LAN or VLAN, the switches
only forward the traffic to ports that received a report packet.
GMRP (GARP Multicast Registration Protocol)
The IE-SW-VL08M supports IEEE 802.1D-1998 GMRP (GARP Multicast Registration Protocol),
which differs from IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol). GMRP is a MAC-based multicast
management protocol, whereas IGMP is IP-based. GMRP provides a mechanism that allows bridges
and end stations to register or de-register Group membership information dynamically. GMRP
functions similarly to GVRP, except that GMRP registers multicast addresses on ports. When a port
receives a GMRP-join message, it will register the multicast address to its database if the multicast
address is not registered, and all the multicast packets with that multicast address are able to be
forwarded from this port. When a port receives a GMRP-leave message, it will de-register the
multicast address from its database, and all the multicast packets with this multicast address are not
able to be forwarded from this port.
Static Multicast MAC
Some devices may only support multicast packets, but not support either IGMP Snooping or GMRP.
The IE-SW-VL08M supports adding multicast groups manually to enable multicast filtering.
Enabling Multicast Filtering
Use the serial console or Web interface to enable or disable IGMP Snooping and IGMP querying. If
IGMP Snooping is not enabled, then IP multicast traffic is always forwarded, flooding the network.
Configuring IGMP Snooping
IGMP Snooping provides the ability to prune multicast traffic so that it travels only to those end
destinations that require that traffic, thereby reducing the amount of traffic on the Ethernet LAN.
IGMP Snooping Settings
IGMP Snooping Enable
Setting
Enable/Disable
Description
Select the option to enable the IGMP Snooping
function globally.
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IGMP Snooping Enhanced Mode
Setting
Enable
Disable
Description
IGMP Multicast packets will forward to :
y Learned Multicast Querier Ports
y Member Ports
IGMP Multicast packets will forward to :
y Learned multicast Querier Ports
y Static Multicast Querier Ports
y Querier Connected Ports
y Member Ports
Factory Default
Enable
Query Interval
Setting
Numerical value
input by user
Description
Factory Default
Set the query interval of the Querier function globally. 125 seconds
Valid settings are from 20 to 600 seconds.
IGMP Snooping
Setting
Enable/Disable
NOTE
Description
Select the option to enable the IGMP Snooping
function per VLAN.
Factory Default
Enabled if IGMP
Snooping Enabled
Globally
We suggest the following IGMP Snooping configurations:
y When the network is mixed with third party switches, such as Cisco:
Æ Select IGMP Snooping Enable: ;
y
Æ Clear IGMP Snooping Enhanced Mode:
When the network consists entirely of Weidmueller switches:
Æ Select IGMP Snooping Enable-;
Æ Select IGMP Snooping Enhanced Mode- ;
Querier
Setting
Enable/Disable
Description
Select the option to enable the querier function.
Factory Default
Enabled if IGMP
Snooping is Enabled
Globally
Static Multicast Router Port
Setting
Select/Deselect
NOTE
Description
Select the option to select which ports will connect to
the multicast routers. It’s active only when IGMP
Snooping is enabled.
Factory Default
Disabled
At least one switch must be designated the Querier or enable IGMP snooping and GMRP when
enabling Turbo Ring and IGMP snooping simultaneously.
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IGMP Table
The IE-SW-VL08M displays the current active IGMP groups that were detected.
The information includes VID, Auto-learned Multicast Router Port, Static Multicast Router
Port, Querier Connected Port, and the IP and MAC addresses of active IGMP groups.
Static Multicast MAC
The Ethernet switch also supports Multicast. If required, add multicast groups manually.
Add New Static Multicast Address to the List
Setting
MAC Address
Description
Input the multicast MAC address of this host.
Factory Default
None
MAC Address
Setting
integer
Description
Factory Default
Input the number of the VLAN to which the host with this None
MAC Address belongs.
Join Port
Setting
Select/Deselect
Description
Factory Default
Select the appropriate options to select the join ports for None
this multicast group.
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Configuring GMRP
GMRP is a MAC-based multicast management protocol, whereas IGMP is IP-based. GMRP
provides a mechanism that allows bridges and end stations to register or un-register Group
membership information dynamically.
GMRP enable
Setting
Enable/Disable
Description
Select the option to enable the GMRP function for the
port listed in the Port column
Factory Default
Disable
GMRP Table
The IE-SW-VL08M displays the current active GMRP groups that were detected.
Setting
Fixed Ports
Learned Ports
Description
This multicast address is defined by static multicast.
This multicast address is learned by GMRP.
Using Rate Limiting
A single device should not be allowed to occupy unlimited bandwidth, especially when the device
malfunctions. For example, broadcast storms could be caused by an incorrect topology or
malfunctioning device. The IE-SW-VL08M devices not only prevents broadcast storms, but can
also configure the ingress rate of unicast/multicast/broadcast packets, giving administrators full
control of the limited bandwidth, and preventing unpredictable faults before they occur.
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Configuring Rate Limiting
NOTE: The user interface for the IE-SW-VL08M shows 8 ports.
Policy
Setting
Limit All
Limit Broadcast
Limit Broadcast
and Multicast
Limit Broadcast,
Multicast, and
flooded unicast
Description
Selecting this option prohibits all traffic of
broadcast, multicast, and unicast packets that
exceed the rate set in the following “Rate” field.
Selecting this option prohibits all traffic of
broadcast packets that exceed the rate set in the
following “Rate” field.
Selecting this option prohibits all traffic of
broadcast and multicast packets that exceed the
rate set in the following “Rate” field.
Selecting this option prohibits all traffic of
broadcast, multicast, and flooded unicast (new
unicast addresses not learned by the
IE-SW-VL08M packets that exceed the rate set in
the following “Rate” field.
Factory Default
Limit Broadcast
Rate of Low Priority Queue
Setting
Not limited,
128K, 256K,
512K, 1M, 2M,
4M, 8M
Description
Set the threshold of traffic of limited packets in
the IE-SW-VL08M’s low priority queue.
Factory Default
8M
Rate of Normal Priority Queue
Setting
The same or
double rate of low
priority queue
Description
Set the threshold of traffic of limited packets in
the IE-SW-VL08M’s Normal priority queue.
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Rate of Medium Priority Queue
Setting
The same or
double rate of
Normal priority
queue
Description
Set the threshold of traffic of limited packets in
the IE-SW-VL08M’s medium priority queue.
Factory Default
8M
Rate of High Priority Queue
Setting
The same or
double rate of
medium priority
queue
NOTE
Description
Set the threshold of traffic of limited packets in
the IE-SW-VL08M’s high priority queue.
Factory Default
8M
By default, the switch is configured to limit broadcast packets not to exceed 8M to protect against
broadcast storms caused by careless usage. This value can be adjusted by the user.
Using Auto Warning
Since industrial Ethernet devices are often located at remote areas of a system, these devices will not
always know what is happening elsewhere on the network. This means that an industrial Ethernet
switch that connects to these devices must provide system maintainers with real-time warning
messages. Even when control engineers are out of the control room for an extended period of time,
they can still be informed of the status of devices almost instantaneously when exceptions occur.
The IE-SW-VL08M supports different approaches such as email and relay output to warn engineers
automatically.
Configuring Email Warning
The Auto Email Warning function uses e-mail to alert the user when certain user-configured events
take place.
Three basic steps are required to set up the Auto Warning function:
1.
Configuring Email Event Types
Select the desired Event types from the Console or Web Browser Event type page (a
description of each event type is given later in the Email Warning Events setting subsection).
2.
Configuring Email Settings
To configure the IE-SW-VL08M’s email setup from the Console interface or browser
interface, enter your Mail Server IP/Name (IP address or name), Account Name, Account
Password, Retype New Password, and the email address(es) to which warning messages will
be sent.
3.
Activate your settings and test email if necessary
After configuring and activating your IE-SW-VL08M’s Event Types and Email Setup, you
can use the Test Email function to see if your e-mail addresses and mail server address have
been properly configured.
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Email Warning Events Settings
NOTE: The user interface for the IE-SW-VL08M shows 8 ports.
Event Types
Event Types can be divided into two basic groups: System Events and Port Events. System Events
are related to the overall function of the switch, whereas Port Events are related to the activity of a
specific port.
System Event
Warning e-mail is sent when…
Switch Cold Start
Power is cut off and then reconnected.
Switch Warm Start
The device is rebooted, such as when network
parameters are changed (IP address, netmask, etc.).
Power Transition (OnÆOff)
The device is powered down.
Power Transition (OffÆOn)
The device is powered up.
Configuration Change Activated
Any configuration item is changed.
Comm. Redundancy Topology
Changed
If any Spanning Tree Protocol switches have changed
their position (applies only to the root of the tree). If
the Master of Turbo Ring has changed or backup path
is activated.
Authentication Failure
An incorrect password is entered.
Port Event
Warning e-mail is sent when…
Link-on
The port is connected to another device.
Link-off
The port is disconnected (e.g., the cable is pulled out,
or the opposing device shuts down).
Traffic-Overload
The port’s traffic surpasses the Traffic-Threshold for
that port (provided this setting is Enabled).
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Traffic-Threshold (%)
Enter a nonzero number if the port’s
Traffic-Overload setting is Enabled.
Traffic-Duration (sec.)
A Traffic-Overload warning is sent every
Traffic-Duration seconds if the average
Traffic-Threshold is surpassed during that time
period.
NOTE
The Traffic-Overload, Traffic-Threshold (%), and Traffic-Duration (sec.) Port Event settings
are related. If you Enable the Traffic-Overload event, then be sure to enter a nonzero
Traffic-Threshold percentage, as well as a Traffic-Duration between 1 and 300 seconds.
NOTE
Warning e-mail messages will have the sender field in the form:
Weidmueller_IE-SW_Switch_0001@Switch_Location
where Weidmueller_IE-SW_Switch is the default Switch Name, 0001 is switches’s serial number,
and Switch_Location is the default Server Location.
Refer to the Basic Settings section to see how to modify Switch Name and Switch Location.
Email Settings
Mail Server IP/Name
Setting
IP address
Description
The IP Address of your email server.
Factory Default
None
Description
Your email account.
Factory Default
None
Account Name
Setting
Max. 45 Charters
Password Setting
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Setting
Disable/Enable to
change Password
Old Password
New Password
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Description
To reset the Password from the Web
Browser interface, click the Change
password check-box, type the Old
Password, type the New Password, retype
the New password, and then click Activate.
The password can be a maximum of 45
characters.
Type the current password when changing
the password
Type new password when enabled to change
password. The password can be a maximum
of 45 characters.
If you type a new password in the Password
field, you will be required to retype the
password in the Retype new password field
before updating the new password.
Factory Default
Disable
None
None
None
Email Address
Setting
Max. 30 Characters
Description
You can set up to 4 email addresses to
receive warning emails from the
IE-SW-VL08M.
Factory Default
None
Send Test Email
After finishing with the email settings, you should first press the Activate button to activate those
settings, and then press the Send Test Email button to verify that the settings are correct.
NOTE
Auto warning e-mail messages will be sent through an authentication protected SMTP server that
supports the CRAM-MD5, LOGIN, and PAIN methods of SASL (Simple Authentication and
Security Layer) authentication mechanism.
We strongly recommend not entering your Account Name and Account Password if auto warning
e-mail messages can be delivered without authentication mechanism.
Configuring Relay Warning
The Auto Relay Warning function uses relay output to alert the user when certain user-configured
events take place. There are two basic steps required to set up the Relay Warning function:
1.
Configuring Relay Event Types
Select the desired Event types from the Console or Web Browser Event type page (a
description of each event type is given later in the Relay Warning Events setting subsection).
2.
Activate your settings
After configuring, you will need to activate your Weidmueller switch’s Relay Event Types.
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Relay Warning Events Settings
NOTE: The user interface for the IE-SW-VL08M shows 8 ports.
Event Types
Event Types can be divided into two basic groups: System Events and Port Events. System Events
are related to the overall function of the switch, whereas Port Events are related to the activity of a
specific port.
The switch supports one relay output. You can configure which relay output is related to which
events. This helps administrators identify the importance of the different events.
System Event
Warning Relay output is triggered when…
Power Transition (OnÆOff)
The device is powered up.
Power Transition (OffÆOn)
The device is powered down.
Turbo Ring Break (Ring Master
Only)
When the IE-SW-VL08M is the Master of this
Turbo Ring, and the Turbo Ring is disconnected.
NOTE
If the Turbo Ring Switch function is enabled, and the Turbo Ring DIP Switch is set to “ON”, the
Turbo Ring Break Event cannot be changed. If not, the Turbo Ring Break Event can be set by using
a web browser.
NOTE
The Turbo Ring Break Warning will be automatically enabled when the following configuration is
set:
1.
2.
Turbo Ring DIP Switch functions are enabled.
The Hardware Turbo Ring DIP Switch is set to “ON”.
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The Master DIP Switch is set to “ON”.
Please refer to “Configuring Basic Settings—Turbo Ring DIP Switch” for more details.
Port Event
NOTE
Warning e-mail is sent when…
Link-on
The port is connected to another device.
Link-off
The port is disconnected (e.g., the cable is pulled out,
or the opposing device shuts down).
Traffic-Overload
The port’s traffic surpasses the Traffic-Threshold for
that port (provided this setting is Enabled).
Traffic-Threshold (%)
Enter a nonzero number if the port’s
Traffic-Overload setting is Enabled.
Traffic-Duration (sec.)
A Traffic-Overload warning is sent every
Traffic-Duration seconds if the average
Traffic-Threshold is surpassed during that time
period.
The Traffic-Overload, Traffic-Threshold (%), and Traffic-Duration (sec) Port Event items are
related. If you Enable the Traffic-Overload event, then be sure to enter a nonzero Traffic-Threshold
percentage, as well as a Traffic-Duration between 1 and 300 seconds.
Override Relay Warning Settings
Click the checkbox to override the relay warning setting temporarily. Releasing the relay output will
allow administrators to fix any problems with the warning condition.
Relay Warning List
Use this table to see if any relay warnings have been issued.
Using Line-Swap-Fast-Recovery
The Line-Swap Fast Recovery function, which is enabled by default, allows the IE-SW-VL08M to
return to normal operation very quickly after devices are unplugged and then re-plugged into
different ports. The recovery time is in the order of a few milliseconds. Compare this with standard
commercial switches for which the recovery time could be in the order of several minutes. To
disable the Line-Swap Fast Recovery function, or to re-enable the function after it has already been
disabled, access either the Console utility’s Line-Swap recovery page, or the Web Browser
interface’s Line-Swap fast recovery page, as shown next.
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Configuring Line-Swap Fast Recovery
Enable Line-Swap-Fast-Recovery
Setting
Enable/Disable
Description
Select this setting to enable the
Line-Swap-Fast-Recovery function
Factory Default
Enable
Using Set Device IP
To reduce the effort required to set up IP addresses, the IE-SW-VL08M devices comes equipped
with DHCP/BootP server and RARP protocol to set up IP addresses of Ethernet-enabled devices
automatically.
When enabled, the Set device IP function allows the IE-SW-VL08M to assign specific IP addresses
automatically to connected devices that are equipped with DHCP Client or RARP protocol. In effect,
the IE-SW-VL08M acts as a DHCP server by assigning a connected device with a specific IP
address stored in the switch’s internal memory. Each time the connected device is switched on or
rebooted, the IE-SW-VL08M sends the device the desired IP address.
Take the following steps to use the Set device IP function:
STEP 1—set up the connected devices
Set up the Ethernet-enabled devices connected to the
IE-SW-VL08M for which you would like IP addresses
to be assigned automatically. The devices must be
configured to obtain their IP address automatically.
The devices’ configuration utility should include a
setup page that allows you to choose an option similar
to Obtain an IP address automatically.
For example, Windows’ TCP/IP Properties window
is shown at the right. Although your device’s
configuration utility may look quite a bit different, this
figure should give you some idea of what to look for.
You also need to decide which of the
IE-SW-VL08M’s ports your Ethernet-enabled devices
will be connected to. You will need to set up each of
these ports separately, as described in the next step.
STEP 2
Configure the IE-SW-VL08M’s Set device IP function, either from the Console utility or from the
Web Browser interface. In either case, you simply need to enter the Desired IP for each port that
needs to be configured.
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STEP 3
Be sure to activate your settings before exiting.
• When using the Web Browser interface, activate by clicking the Activate button.
• When using the Console utility, activate by first highlighting the Activate menu option, and
then press Enter. You should receive the Set device IP settings are now active! (Press any
key to continue) message.
Configuring Set Device IP
NOTE: The user interface for IE-SW-VL08M shows 8 ports.
Desired IP Address
Setting
IP Address
Description
Set the desired IP of connected devices.
Factory Default
None
The DHCP Relay Agent makes it possible for DHCP broadcast messages to be sent over routers.
The DHCP Relay Agent enables DHCP clients to obtain IP addresses from a DHCP server on a
remote subnet, or those that are not located on the local subnet.
DHCP Relay Agent (Option 82)
Option 82 is used by the relay agent to insert additional information into the client’s DHCP request.
The Relay Agent Information option is inserted by the DHCP relay agent when forwarding
client-originated DHCP packets to a DHCP server. Servers can recognize the Relay Agent
Information option and use the information to implement IP addresses to Clients.
When Option 82 is enabled on the switch, a subscriber device is identified by the switch port through
which it connects to the network (in addition to its MAC address). Multiple hosts on the subscriber
LAN can be connected to the same port on the access switch and are uniquely identified.
The Option 82 information contains 2 sub-options: Circuit ID and Remote ID, which define the
relationship between end device IP and the DHCP Option 82 server. The “Circuit ID” is a 4-byte
number generated by the Ethernet switch—a combination of physical port number and VLAN ID.
The format of the “Circuit ID” is as described below:
FF–VV–VV–PP
Where the first byte “FF” is fixed to “01”, the second and the third byte “VV-VV” is formed by the
port VLAN ID in hex, and the last byte “PP” is formed by the port number in hex. For example,
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01–00–0F–03 is the “Circuit ID” of port number 3 with port VLAN ID 15.
The “Remote ID” is to identify the relay agent itself and it can be one of the following:
1. The IP address of the relay agent.
2. The MAC address of the relay agent.
3. A combination of IP address and MAC address of the relay agent.
4. A user-defined string.
Server IP Address
1st Server
Setting
IP address for the
1st DHCP server
Description
This assigns the IP address of the 1st DHCP server that
the switch tries to access.
Factory Default
None
2nd Server
Setting
IP address for the
2nd DHCP server
Description
Factory Default
This assigns the IP address of the 2nd DHCP server that None
the switch tries to access.
3rd Server
Setting
IP address for the
3rd DHCP server
Description
This assigns the IP address of the 3rd DHCP server that
the switch tries to access.
Factory Default
None
Description
This assigns the IP address of the 4th DHCP server that
the switch tries to access.
Factory Default
None
4th Server
Setting
IP address for the
4th DHCP server
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DHCP Option 82
Enable Option82
Setting
Description
Enable or Disable Enable or disable DHCP Option 82 function.
Factory Default
Disable
Type
Setting
IP
MAC
Client-ID
Other
Description
Use switch IP address as the remote ID sub-option.
Use switch MAC address as the remote ID sub-option.
Use the combination of switch MAC address and IP
address as the remote ID sub-option.
Use the user-defined value as the remote ID sub-option.
Factory Default
IP
IP
IP
IP
Value
Setting
Description
Displays the value which you’ve set.
Max. 12 characters If you set the type as Other, you will have to fill it.
Factory Default
switch IP address
Display
Setting
Description
The actual hexdecimal value set at the DHCP server for
the Remote-ID. This value is automatically generated
according to the Value field. Users can not modify it.
Factory Default
COA87FFD
DHCP Function Table
Enable
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable or Disable Enable or disable DHCP Option 82 function for this port. Disable
Using Diagnosis
The IE-SW-VL08M provides two important tools for administrators to diagnose network systems.
Mirror Port
The Mirror port function can be used to monitor data being transmitted through a specific port.
This is done by setting up another port (the mirror port) to receive the same data being transmitted
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from, or both to and from, the port under observation. This allows the network administrator to
“sniff” the observed port and thus keep tabs on network activity.
Do the following to set up the Mirror Port function:
STEP 1
Configure the switch’s Mirror Port function from either the Console utility or Web Browser
interface. You will need to configure three settings:
Monitored Port
Mirror Port
Watch Direction
Select the port number of the port whose network activity will be monitored.
Select the port number of the port that will be used to monitor the activity of the
monitored port.
Select one of the following three watch direction options:
y Input data stream
Select this option to monitor only those data packets coming in through the
switch’s port.
y Output data stream
Select this option to monitor only those data packets being sent out through
the switch’s port.
y Bi-directional
Select this option to monitor data packets both coming into, and being sent
out through, the switch’s port.
STEP 2
Be sure to activate your settings before exiting.
• When using the Web Browser interface, activate by clicking the Activate button.
• When using the Console utility, activate by first highlighting the Activate menu option, and
then press Enter. You should receive the Mirror port settings are now active! (Press any
key to continue) message.
Ping
The Ping function uses the ping command to give users a simple but powerful tool for
troubleshooting network problems. The function’s most unique feature is that even though the ping
command is entered from the user’s PC keyboard, the actual ping command originates from the
device itself. In this way, the user can essentially control the device and send ping commands out
through its ports.
To use the Ping function, type in the desired IP address, and
then press Enter from the Console utility, or click Ping when
using the Web Browser interface.
LLDP
Defined by IEEE 802.11AB, LLDP is an OSI Layer 2 Protocol
that standardizes the methodology of self-identity
advertisement. It allows each networking device, e.g. a
Weidmueller’s managed switch, to periodically inform its
neighbors about its self-information and configurations. As a
result, all of the devices will have knowledge about each other;
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and through SNMP, this knowledge can be transferred to a Network Management Software for
auto-topology and network visualization.
LLDP Web Interface
From the switch’s web interface, users have the option of either enabling or disabling the LLDP, as
well as setting the LLDP transmit interval (as shown in the figure below). In addition, users are able
to view each switch’s neighbor-list, which is reported by its network neighbors. Most importantly,
enabling the LLDP function allows a Network Management Software to automatically display the
network’s topology as well as system setup details such as VLAN, and Trunking for the entire
network.
LLDP Settings
Enable LLDP
Setting
Description
Enable or Disable Enable or disable LLDP function.
Factory Default
Enable
Value
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Numbers from 5 to To set the transmit interval of LLDP messages. Unit is in 30 (seconds)
32768 secs
seconds.
LLDP Table
Port: The port number that connects to the neighbor device.
Neighbor ID: A unique entity which identifies a neighbor device; this is typically the MAC address.
Neighbor Port: The port number of the neighbor device.
Neighbor Port Description: A textual description of the neighbor device’s interface.
Neighbor System: Hostname of the neighbor device.
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Using the Monitor
You can monitor statistics in real time from the IE-SW-VL08M’s web console and serial console.
Monitor by Switch
Access the Monitor by selecting System from the left selection bar. Monitor by System allows the
user to view a graph that shows the combined data transmission activity of all of the
IE-SW-VL08M’s ports. Click on one of the four options—Total Packets, TX Packets, RX Packets,
or Error Packets—to view transmission activity of specific types of packets. Recall that TX Packets
are packets sent out from the switch, RX Packets are packets received from connected devices, and
Error Packets are packets that did not pass TCP/IP’s error checking algorithm. The Total Packets
option displays a graph that combines TX, RX, and Error Packet activity. The four graphs (Total
Packets, TX Packets, RX Packets, and Error Packets) have the same form, so we show only the Total
Packets graph here. The graph displays data transmission activity by showing Packets/s (i.e.,
packets per second, or pps) versus sec. (seconds). In fact, three curves are displayed on the same
graph: Uni-cast packets (in red color), Multi-cast packets (in green color), and Broad-cast packets
(in blue color). The graph is updated every few seconds, allowing the user to analyze data
transmission activity in real-time.
Monitor by Port
Access the Monitor by Port function by selecting ALL 10/100M Ports or Porti, in which i= 1, 2, …
8, etc., from the left pull-down list. The Porti options are identical to the Monitor by System
function discussed previously, in that users can view graphs that show Total Packets, TX Packets,
RX Packets, or Error Packets activity, but in this case, only for an individual port. The All 10/100M
Ports option is essentially a graphical display of the individual port activity that can be viewed with
the Console Monitor function discussed above. The All 10/100M Ports option shows three vertical
bars for each port. The height of the bar represents Packets/s for the type of packet, at the instant the
bar is being viewed. That is, as time progresses, the height of the bar moves up or down so that the
user can view the change in the rate of packet transmission. The red colored bar shows Uni-cast
packets, the green colored bar shows Multi-cast packets, and the blue colored bar shows
Broad-cast packets. The graph is updated every few seconds, allowing the user to analyze data
transmission activity in real-time.
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Using the MAC Address Table
This section explains the information provided by the IE-SW-VL08M’s MAC address table.
The MAC Address table can be configured to display the following IE-SW-VL08M MAC address
groups.
ALL
ALL Learned
ALL Static Multicast
Port x
Select this item to show all switch MAC addresses
Select this item to show all switch Learned MAC addresses
Select this item to show all switch Static Multicast MAC addresses
Select this item to show all MAC addresses of dedicated ports
The table will display the following information:
MAC
Type
Port
This field shows the MAC address
This field shows the type of this MAC address
This field shows the port that this MAC address belongs to
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Using Event Log
Bootup
This field shows how many times the IE-SW-VL08M has been rebooted
or cold started.
Date
The date is updated based on how the current date is set in the “Basic
Setting” page.
Time
The time is updated based on how the current time is set in the “Basic
Setting” page.
System Startup Time
The system startup time related to this event.
Events
Events that have occurred.
Events are logged in the IE-SW-VL08M Event Log when the following events occur:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Cold start
Warm start
Configuration Change Activated
Power Transition from OFF to ON or from ON to OFF
Authentication Fail
Topology Changed
Master Setting is Mismatched
Port Traffic Overload
Port Link from OFF to ON or from ON to OFF
Using Syslog
This function provides the event logs for the syslog server. The function supports 3 configurable
syslog servers and syslog server UDP port numbers. When an event occurs, the event will be sent as
a syslog UDP packet to the specified syslog servers.
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Syslog Server 1
Setting
IP Address
Port Destination
(1 to 65535)
Description
Enter the IP address of 1st Syslog Server used by
your network.
Enter the UDP port of 1st Syslog Server.
Factory Default
None
Description
Enter the IP address of 2nd Syslog Server used by
your network.
Enter the UDP port of 2nd Syslog Server.
Factory Default
None
Description
Enter the IP address of 3rd Syslog Server used by
your network.
Enter the UDP port of 3rd Syslog Server.
Factory Default
None
514
Syslog Server 2
Setting
IP Address
Port Destination
(1 to 65535)
514
Syslog Server 3
Setting
IP Address
Port Destination
(1 to 65535)
NOTE
514
The following events will be recorded into the IE-SW-VL08M’s Event Log table, and will then be
sent to the specified Syslog Server:
1. Cold start
2. Warm start
3. Configuration change activated
4. Power 1/2 transition (Off Æ On), Power 1/2 transition (On Æ Off)
5. Authentication fail
6. Topology changed
7. Master setting is mismatched
8. DI 1/2 transition (Off Æ On), DI 1/2 transition (On Æ Off)
9. Port traffic overload
10. dot1x Auth Fail
11. Port link off / on
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Chapter 4
Weidmueller Switch Configuration Utility
The Weidmüller Switch configuration utility (WM_Switch_Utility.exe) is a comprehensive
Windows-based GUI that can be used to configure and maintain multiple Weidmüller managed
switches.
A suite of useful functions is available to help you
Æ to locate Ethernet Switches which are attached to the same LAN as the PC host (regardless of
whether or not you know the IP addresses of the switches),
Æ to connect to an Ethernet Switch whose IP address is known,
Æ to modify the network configurations of one or multiple Ethernet Switches
Æ and to update the firmware of one or more Ethernet Switches.
The Weidmüller Switch Configuration Utility is designed to provide you with instantaneous control
of your Ethernet Switches regardless of location. You may download the Weidmüller Switch
Configuration Utility software from Weidmüller’s website free of charge.
This chapter includes the following sections:
Starting Weidmüller Switch Configuration Utility
Broadcast Search
Search by IP address
Upgrade Firmware
Modify IP Address
Export Configuration
Import Configuration
Unlock the Ethernet Switch
Weidmüller Switch Configuration Utility
Starting Weidmüller Switch Configuration Utility
To start the software locate and then run the executable file WM_Switch_Utility.exe.
NOTE
You may download the Weidmüller Switch Configuration Utility from the Weidmüller website
using the following path:
1. Open www.Weidmueller.com/Downloads
2. Select page “Software”
3. Select page “Industrial Ethernet”
4. Select category “Value and Premium Line managed Switches – Software Tools”
5. Download “Weidmueller Switch Configuration Utility”
For example, if the file was placed on the Windows desktop, it should appear as follows. Double
click the icon to run the program.
The Weidmueller Switch Configuration Utility window will open, as shown.
Broadcast Search
Use the Broadcast Search utility to search the LAN for all Weidmueller managed Switches that are
connected to the LAN. Note that since the search is done by MAC address, Broadcast Search will
not be able to locate devicess connected outside the PC host’s LAN. Start by clicking the Broadcast
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Search icon
, or by selecting Broadcast Search from the List Server menu.
The Broadcast Search window will open, displaying a list of all switches located on the network, as
well as the progress of the search.
Once the search is complete, the Configuration window will display a list of all switches that were
located.
Search by IP address
This utility is used to search for Weidmueller Switches one at a time. Note that the search is
conducted by IP address, so you should be able to locate any Weidmüller managed Switch which is
properly connected to your LAN, WAN, or even the Internet. Start by clicking the Specify by IP
address icon , or by selecting Specify IP address from the List Server menu.
The Search Server with IP Address window will open. Enter the IP address of the switch you wish
to search for, and then click OK.
Once the search is complete, the Utility window will add the switch to the list of switches.
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Upgrade Firmware
NOTE
You may download the latest Firmware from the Weidmüller website using the following path:
1. Open www.Weidmueller.com/Downloads
2. Select page “Software”
3. Select page “Industrial Ethernet”
4. Select category “Value and Premium Line managed Switches – Firmware Updates”
5. Select the entry “IE-SW-VL08M-Series” for Firmware download
Note: The unzipped Firmware file has the extension *.rom
Keep your Weidmueller Ethernet Switch up to date with the latest firmware from Weidmueller. Do
the following to upgrade the firmware:
1.
2.
Download the updated firmware (*.rom) file from the Weidmueller website as described above.
Click the switch (from the Switch Configuration window) whose firmware you wish to
upgrade to highlight it.
3.
, or select Upgrade from the Firmware menu. If
Click the Upgrade Firmware toolbar icon
the switch is locked, you will be prompted to input the switch’s User Name and Password.
Click Open to navigate to the folder that contains the firmware upgrade file, and then click the
correct “*.rom” file (IE-SW.rom in the example shown below) to select the file. Click Open to
activate the upgrade process.
4.
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Modify IP Address
You may use the Modify IP Address function to reconfigure the Weidmueller Switch’s network
settings. Start by clicking the Modify IP address icon , or by selecting Modify IP address from
the Configuration menu.
The Setup Configuration window will open. Select the box to the left of those items that you wish
to modify, and then Disable or Enable DHCP, and enter the IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, and
DNS IP. Click OK to accept the changes to the configuration.
Export Configuration
The Export Configuration utility is used to save the entire configuration of a particular
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Weidmueller Switch to a text file. Do the following to export a configuration:
1.
Highlight the switch (from the Server list in the Configurator window’s left pane), and then
click the Export toolbar icon
or select Export Configuration from the Configuration
menu. Click Open to navigate to the folder in which you want to store the configuration, and
then type the name of the file in the File name input box. Click Save to export the configuration.
2.
Click OK when the Export configuration to file OK message appears.
3.
You may use a standard text editor, such as Notepad under Windows, to view and modify the
newly created configuration file.
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Import Configuration
The Import Configuration function is used to import an entire configuration from a text file to the
Switch. This utility can be used to transfer the configuration from one Switch to another, by first
using the Export Configuration function (described in the previous section) to save a switch
configuration to a file, and then using the Import Configuration function. Do the following to import
a configuration:
1.
Highlight the server (from the Weidmueller Switch list in the Configurator window’s left pane),
, or select Import Configuration from the
and then click the Import toolbar icon
Configuration menu.
2.
Click Open to navigate to the text file that contains the desired configuration. Once the file is
selected, click Open again to initiate the import procedure.
3.
The Setup Configuration window will be displayed, with a special note attached at the lower
portion of the window. Parameters that have been changed will be activated with a checkmark.
You may make more changes if necessary, and then click OK to accept the changes.
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4.
Click Yes in response to the following warning message to accept the new settings.
Unlock the Ethernet Switch
The Unlock function is used to open a password protected switch so that the user can modify its
configuration, import/export a configuration, etc. There are six possible responses under the Status
column. The Status of a Weidmueller Switch indicates how the switch was located (by
Weidmueller Switch Utility), and what type of password protection it has.
The six options are as follows (note that the term Fixed is borrowed from the standard fixed IP
address networking terminology):
y
y
y
y
y
y
Locked
The switch is password protected, Broadcast Search was used to locate it, and the password has
not yet been entered from within the current Configurator session.
Unlocked
The switch is password protected, Broadcast Search was used to locate it, and the password has
been entered from within the current Configurator session. Henceforth during this Configurator
session, activating various utilities for this switch will not require re-entering the server
password.
Blank
The device is not password protected, and Broadcast Search was used to locate it.
Fixed
The device is not password protected, and Search by IP address was used to locate it manually.
Locked Fixed
The device is password protected, Search by IP address was used to locate it manually, and the
password has not yet been entered from within the current Configurator session.
Unlocked Fixed
The device is password protected, Search by IP address was used to locate it manually, and the
password has been entered from within the current Configurator session. Henceforth during this
Configurator session, activating various utilities for this switch will not require re-entering the
server password.
Perform the following steps to unlock a locked device (i.e., a Weidmueller Industrial Ethernet
Switch with Status “Locked” or “Locked Fixed”). Highlight the server (from the Weidmueller
Industrial Ethernet Switch list in the Configurator window’s left pane), and then click the Unlock
, or select Unlock from the Configuration menu.
toolbar icon
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1.
Enter the switch’s User Name and Password when prompted, and then click OK.
2.
When the Unlock status window reports Progress as OK, click the Close button on the upper
right corner of the window.
3.
The status of the switch will now read either Unlocked or Unlocked Fixed.
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Appendix A
MIB Groups
Weidmueller Ethernet Switches come with built-in SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
agent software that supports cold/warm start trap, line up/down trap, and RFC 1213 MIB-II.
The standard MIB groups supported by the IE-SW-VL08M switch series are:
MIB II.1 – System Group
MIB II.2 – Interfaces Group
MIB II.4 – IP Group
MIB II.5 – ICMP Group
MIB II.6 – TCP Group
MIB II.7 – UDP Group
MIB II.10 – Transmission Group
MIB II.11 – SNMP Group
MIB II.16 – RMON
MIB II.17 – Dot1dBridge Group
MIB II.17.2 – RSTP-MIB Group
MIB II.17.6 – pBridge Group
The IE-SW-VL08M also provides a private MIB file, located in the file “IE-SW-VL08M-MIB.my”
on the Utility CD-ROM or downloadable from the Weidmueller website.
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Appendix B
Modbus/TCP Map
Modbus Information
Read Only Registers (Support Function Code 4) 1 Word = 2 Bytes
Address
Data Type
Description
System Information
0x0000
0x0001
0x0002
0x0010
1 word
1 word
1 word
20 word
0x0030
20 word
0x0050
0x0051
1 word
2 word
Vendor ID = 0xFFFF
Unit ID (Ethernet = 1)
Product Code = 0x0003
Vendor Name = "Weidmueller"
Word 0 Hi byte = 'W'
Word 0 Lo byte = 'e'
Word 1 Hi byte = 'i'
Word 1 Lo byte = 'd'
Word 2 Hi byte = 'm'
Word 2 Lo byte = 'u'
Word 3 Hi byte = 'e'
Word 3 Lo byte = 'l'
Word 4 Hi byte = 'l'
Word 4 Lo byte = 'e'
Word 5 Hi byte = 'r'
Word 5 Lo byte = ' '
Word 6 Hi byte = '\0'
Word 6 Lo byte = '\0'
Product Name = “IE-SW-VL08M”
Word 0 Hi byte = ‘I’
Word 0 Lo byte = ‘E’
Word 1 Hi byte = ‘-’
Word 1 Lo byte = ‘V’
Word 2 Hi byte = ‘L’
Word 2 Lo byte = ‘0’
Word 3 Hi byte = ‘8’
Word 3 Lo byte = ‘M’
Word 4 Hi byte = ‘\0’
Word 4 Lo byte = ‘\0’
Product Serial Number
Firmware Version
Word 0 Hi byte = major (A)
Word 0 Lo byte = minor (B)
Word 1 Hi byte = release (C)
Word 1 Lo byte = build (D)
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0x0053
2 word
0x0055
3 word
0x0058
1 word
0x0059
1 word
0x005A
1 word
0x0082
1 word
0x1000 to 0x1011
1 word
0x1100 to 0x1111
1 word
0x1200 to 0x1211
1 word
0x1300 to 0x1311
1 word
Specifications
Firmware Release Date
Firmware was released on 2007-05-06 at 09 o’clock
Word 0 = 0x0609
Word 1 = 0x0705
Ethernet MAC Address
Ex: MAC = 00-01-02-03-04-05
Word 0 Hi byte = 0x00
Word 0 Lo byte = 0x01
Word 1 Hi byte = 0x02
Word 1 Lo byte = 0x03
Word 2 Hi byte = 0x04
Word 2 Lo byte = 0x05
Power 1
0x0000:Off
0x0001:On
Power 2
0x0000:Off
0x0001:On
Fault LED Status
0x0000:No
0x0001:Yes
DO1
0x0000:Off
0x0001:On
Port Information
Port 1 to 8 Status
0x0000:Link down
0x0001:Link up
0x0002:Disable
0xFFFF:No port
Port 1 to 8 Speed
0x0000:10M-Half
0x0001:10M-Full
0x0002:100M-Half
0x0003:100M-Full
0xFFFF:No port
Port 1 to 8 Flow Ctrl
0x0000:Off
0x0001:On
0xFFFF:No port
Port 1 to 8 MDI/MDIX
0x0000:MDI
0x0001:MDIX
0xFFFF:No port
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Specifications
0x1400 to 0x1413(Port 1) 20 word
0x1414 to 0x1427(Port 2)
Port 1 to 8 Description
Port Description = “100TX,RJ45.”
Word 0 Hi byte = ‘1’
Word 0 Lo byte = ‘0’
Word 1 Hi byte = ‘0’
Word 1 Lo byte = ‘T’
…
Word 4 Hi byte = ‘4’
Word 4 Lo byte = ‘5’
Word 5 Hi byte = ‘.’
Word 5 Lo byte = ‘\0’
Packet Information
0x2000 to 0x2023
2 word
0x2100 to 0x2123
2 word
0x2200 to 0x2223
2 word
0x2300 to 0x2323
2 word
0x3000
1 word
0x3100
1 word
0x3200 to 0x3211
1 word
0x3300
1 word
Port 1 to 8 Tx Packets
Ex: port 1 Tx Packets = 0x44332211
Word 0 = 4433
Word 1 = 2211
Port 1 to 8 Rx Packets
Ex: port 1 Rx Packets = 0x44332211
Word 0 = 4433
Word 1 = 2211
port 1 to 8 Tx Error Packets
Ex: port 1 Tx Error Packets = 0x44332211
Word 0 = 4433
Word 1 = 2211
port 1 to 8 Rx Error Packets
Ex: port 1 Rx Error Packets = 0x44332211
Word 0 = 4433
Word 1 = 2211
Redundancy Information
Redundancy Protocol
0x0000:None
0x0001:RSTP
0x0002:Turbo Ring
0x0003:Turbo Ring V2
0x0004:Turbo Chain
RSTP Root
0x0000:Not Root
0x0001:Root
0xFFFF:RSTP Not Enable
RSTP Port 1 to 8 Status
0x0000:Port Disabled
0x0001:Not RSTP Port
0x0002:Link Down
0x0003:Blocked
0x0004:Learning
0x0005:Forwarding
0xFFFF:RSTP Not Enable
TR Master/Slave
0x0000:Slave
0x0001:Master
0xFFFF:Turbo Ring Not Enable
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0x3301
1 word
0x3302
1 word
0x3303
1 word
0x3304
1 word
0x3305
1 word
0x3500
1 word
0x3501
1 word
Specifications
TR 1st Port status
0x0000:Port Disabled
0x0001:Not Redundant
0x0002:Link Down
0x0003:Blocked
0x0004:Learning
0x0005:Forwarding
TR 2nd Port status
0x0000:Port Disabled
0x0001:Not Redundant
0x0002:Link Down
0x0003:Blocked
0x0004:Learning
0x0005:Forwarding
TR Coupling
0x0000:Off
0x0001:On
0xFFFF:Turbo Ring Not Enable
TR Coupling Port status
0x0000:Port Disabled
0x0001:Not Coupling Port
0x0002:Link Down
0x0003:Blocked
0x0005:Forwarding
0xFFFF:Turbo Ring Not Enable
TR Coupling Control Port status
0x0000:Port Disabled
0x0001:Not Coupling Port
0x0002:Link Down
0x0003:Blocked
0x0005:Forwarding
0x0006:Inactive
0x0007:Active
0xFFFF:Turbo Ring Not Enable
TR2 Coupling Mode
0x0000:None
0x0001:Dual Homing
0x0002:Coupling Backup
0x0003:Coupling Primary
0xFFFF:Turbo Ring V2 Not Enable
TR2 Coupling Port Primary status
(Using in Dual Homing, Coupling Backup,
Coupling Primary)
0x0000:Port Disabled
0x0001:Not Coupling Port
0x0002:Link Down
0x0003:Blocked
0x0004:Learning
0x0005:Forwarding
0xFFFF:Turbo Ring V2 Not Enable
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0x3502
1 word
0x3600
1 word
0x3601
1 word
0x3602
1 word
0x3603
1 word
0x3680
1 word
0x3681
1 word
0x3682
1 word
Specifications
TR2 Coupling Port Backup status
(Only using in Dual Homing)
0x0000:Port Disabled
0x0001:Not Coupling Port
0x0002:Link Down
0x0003:Blocked
0x0004:Learning
0x0005:Forwarding
0xFFFF:Turbo Ring V2 Not Enable
TR2 Ring 1 status
0x0000:Healthy
0x0001:Break
0xFFFF:Turbo Ring V2 Not Enable
TR2 Ring 1 Master/Slave
0x0000:Slave
0x0001:Master
0xFFFF:Turbo Ring V2 Ring 1 Not Enable
TR2 Ring 1 1st Port status
0x0000:Port Disabled
0x0001:Not Redundant
0x0002:Link Down
0x0003:Blocked
0x0004:Learning
0x0005:Forwarding
0xFFFF:Turbo Ring V2 Ring 1 Not Enable
TR2 Ring 1 2nd Port status
0x0000:Port Disabled
0x0001:Not Redundant
0x0002:Link Down
0x0003:Blocked
0x0004:Learning
0x0005:Forwarding
0xFFFF:Turbo Ring V2 Ring 1 Not Enable
TR2 Ring 2 status
0x0000:Healthy
0x0001:Break
0xFFFF:Turbo Ring V2 Ring 2 Not Enable
TR2 Ring 2 Master/Slave
0x0000:Slave
0x0001:Master
0xFFFF:Turbo Ring V2 Ring 2 Not Enable
TR2 Ring 2 1st Port status
0x0000:Port Disabled
0x0001:Not Redundant
0x0002:Link Down
0x0003:Blocked
0x0004:Learning
0x0005:Forwarding
0xFFFF:Turbo Ring V2 Ring 2 Not Enable
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0x3683
1 word
0x3700
1 word
0x3701
1 word
0x3702
1 word
Specifications
TR2 Ring 2 2nd Port status
0x0000:Port Disabled
0x0001:Not Redundant
0x0002:Link Down
0x0003:Blocked
0x0004:Learning
0x0005:Forwarding
0xFFFF:Turbo Ring V2 Ring 2 Not Enable
Turbo Chain Switch Role
0x0000:Head
0x0001:Member
0x0002:Tail
0xFFFF: Turbo Chain Not Enable
Turbo Chain 1st Port status
0x0000: Link Down
0x0001: Blocking
0x0002: Blocked
0x0003: Forwarding
0xFFFF:Turbo Ring V2 Ring 2 Not Enable
Turbo Chain 2nd Port status
0x0000: Link Down
0x0001: Blocking
0x0002: Blocked
0x0003: Forwarding
0xFFFF:Turbo Ring V2 Ring 2 Not Enable
Memory mapping from address 0x0000 to 0x3FFF.
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